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Charles Skelton: “We see nothing wrong with the gentleman's amendment. As far as we are concerned, we accept it.”

On the recordMay 17, 2000
We see nothing wrong with the gentleman's amendment. As far as we are concerned, we accept it.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Expressing support for an amendment during a legislative discussion.

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