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On the recordFebruary 28, 2008
I am the one who suggested the amendments that I have heard the Republicans want to offer. The answer is, no, I have not seen a single amendment. I didn't start talking about amendments this morning. When I moved to this piece of legislation, I told the distinguished Republican leader, let's work something out on amendments. The original number of five came from me.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing proposed amendments during a legislative debate.

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