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J. Exon: The Senator and I have appealed over and over again to people to come to the floor or at least call us and tell us they…

On the recordMay 21, 1996
The Senator and I have appealed over and over again to people to come to the floor or at least call us and tell us they are not going to offer the amendments. We have heard nothing from our side of the aisle on that. If the Senator has heard of anybody on his side of the aisle, that would be a step in the right direction.
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J. Exon
Democratic · Nebraska

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Discussing the lack of communication regarding proposed amendments during Senate debate.

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