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On the recordJuly 12, 2000
I say to my friend, this bill may not be around very long. This may be the only opportunity to offer these amendments because the two leaders have outlined a tremendously difficult legislative program in the next 2 rac{1}{2} weeks. This may be the only time in the Sun for some of these amendments.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the urgency of amendments to a bill during Senate debate.

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