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Sherwood Boehlert: I will complete the balance of my time by just once again emphasizing that all is not over, all is not hunky-dory, as…

On the recordJune 23, 2004
I will complete the balance of my time by just once again emphasizing that all is not over, all is not hunky-dory, as the phrase goes; but there has been significant movement in the right direction, thanks to good intelligence, thanks to firm and decisive leadership. But we have to go forward with the admonition that we trust, but verify. So I would urge strong support of this amendment for all the reasons that have just been enumerated by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Harman) and this gentleman, and I would urge a ``yes'' vote on my amendment.
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Sherwood Boehlert
New York

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Discussing the importance of an amendment during a debate.

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