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Donald M. Payne: “Yes, Mr. Chairman. Although the importance of this matter in this dialogue I believe sort of ought to be considered, the…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2000
Yes, Mr. Chairman. Although the importance of this matter in this dialogue I believe sort of ought to be considered, the fact that we are making the request I assume would be considered an earmark. I think that the importance of it is so great I would hope that there would be some opportunity within the committee for some discussion on this matter. Because with six countries at war and we are talking $500,000 that could possibly have the withdraw of these countries because of the dialogue within the country I think would, hopefully, be able to work it in some way in some language so that it does not violate the question of being an earmark.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey
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Discussing the implications of earmarks in relation to funding amidst international conflict.

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