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On the recordApril 21, 2008
I would just go back and say what I said earlier. We have suggested over the 9 months there be limited amendments, there be relevant amendments. We are not there. We cannot go back where we want to be. We are where we are. I hope we would not even need to do the vote tomorrow at 12 noon. I hope maybe you can talk to your folks and we can start legislating this bill in the morning. That would be the best thing to do because we have a lot to do. I ask my friend to check that out and maybe that is something we can do. Anyway, I am glad you are here. I appreciate your concern for the bill--part of it. I know you are not the only person who is concerned about that. I know that. But I repeat, there is a thing we call offering an amendment. You have one ready to go, and I will look forward to debating that amendment.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the legislative process and amendments related to a bill.

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