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Bob Kerrey: the Senator from Maine laid the case out very well. If it would have been judged nongermane, it would be prudent and…

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
the Senator from Maine laid the case out very well. If it would have been judged nongermane, it would be prudent and important that it be heard. I appreciate the offer of the distinguished Senator from Tennessee, as I understand, to hold hearings on this as a freestanding piece of legislation.
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Bob Kerrey
Nebraska

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Discussing the importance of hearings on proposed legislation.

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