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Nita Lowey: “I have a problem with the offset. Therefore, if you will withdraw this amendment, I would be delighted to work with the…”

On the recordJune 21, 2007
I have a problem with the offset. Therefore, if you will withdraw this amendment, I would be delighted to work with the gentlemen as we approach our conference in increasing money for this very important need. ... I would ask, in exchange for withdrawing, that we try to come as close as possible to the number I have requested and that that money be directed towards the threat that Mr. Cuellar and I see so often down in a border State.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Discussing funding for addressing methamphetamine issues and drug cartels at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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