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David Thomas: “Nor was I. I guess further I would say, I am not sure I am confounded by the Congress each year approving this. I do not…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
Nor was I. I guess further I would say, I am not sure I am confounded by the Congress each year approving this. I do not think that is an unusual kind of thing. Do you not think the Congress represents the people----
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David Thomas
New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing Congress's annual approvals during a floor speech.

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