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William Helms: I will say, Mr. President, in response to the Senator, I think he is on a fishing expedition and he is not going to…

On the recordJuly 25, 1996
I will say, Mr. President, in response to the Senator, I think he is on a fishing expedition and he is not going to catch any fish. But UNICEF cannot now borrow money, according to my understanding. Is that correct? So that question is moot. I do not know what the Senator from Vermont is talking about. If he wants to exclude UNICEF for some personal reason, I will be glad to exclude it.
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William Helms
Republican · New Jersey

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Responding to a colleague's comments about UNICEF's financial situation.

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