Gary Ackerman: “I am trying not to be insulted by being accused of having a foolish…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2004

I am trying not to be insulted by being accused of having a foolish and ridiculous amendment. I am sure the gentleman is insulting the amendment.

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Responding to criticism of an amendment during a debate.

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