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Rick Lazio: “I would be happy to debate any particular section of this bill, if the gentleman wants to talk about the merits of it or…”

On the recordMay 8, 1996
I would be happy to debate any particular section of this bill, if the gentleman wants to talk about the merits of it or the particulars. I know his comments. He often relishes being condescending and insulting. I appreciate that. But let me explain to the gentleman, I am fully prepared to discuss two different visions of where we think public housing and assisted housing needs to go in this country. If the gentleman wants to defend the failure of 40 years under his party's control, I am happy to engage the gentleman.
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Rick Lazio
New York
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Addressing a colleague about public housing and assisted housing during a debate on a bill.

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