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Charles Skelton: I happen to think the gentleman has a good amendment. In my opening statement on the bill in the committee, if the…

On the recordMay 19, 2004
I happen to think the gentleman has a good amendment. In my opening statement on the bill in the committee, if the gentleman will recall, I suggested this very, very strongly. And without going into great detail, I will just reiterate what I said then and I will agree with the amendment of the gentleman.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Supporting an amendment during a committee discussion on a bill.

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