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Louise Slaughter: “Let me just close by saying, Mr. Speaker, that the amendment offered by our colleague, the gentleman from California…”

On the recordJuly 8, 2004
Let me just close by saying, Mr. Speaker, that the amendment offered by our colleague, the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman), was perfectly germane. The only reason in the world it was turned down was for political reasons. It was a major embarrassment that they had been found out, and I have to assure the people who are listening today that on my part, and I am sure on the part of others, that we will not rest until we rectify this mistake, although it is not a mistake. It is a blatant attempt, frankly, to misuse taxpayers' money as incumbent protection.
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Louise Slaughter
New York
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Addressing the rejection of an amendment related to taxpayer money and political motivations.

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