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Harry Reid: “The Senator from Illinois is willing to have his amendment set aside. He is certainly not trying to take advantage of…”

On the recordJune 15, 2004
The Senator from Illinois is willing to have his amendment set aside. He is certainly not trying to take advantage of anyone. I think it does not solve our problem if he withdraws his amendment.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment during Senate floor debate.

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