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Sherwood Boehlert: “I think we worked out a very fine compromise that ensures the citizen input, and the majority is pleased to accept the…”

On the recordMay 7, 2003
I think we worked out a very fine compromise that ensures the citizen input, and the majority is pleased to accept the gentlewoman's amendment.
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Sherwood Boehlert
New York

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Discussing a compromise amendment during a legislative session.

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