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On the recordMay 4, 1994
So you do believe we should have a standard for citizenship. You do believe we should establish and insist on paternity. You do believe we should establish time limits. Mr. McCurdy, on the basis of what we have heard tonight, you appear to be on the wrong side of the aisle.
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Susan Molinari
New York

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Discussing standards for citizenship and welfare reform during a debate.

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No time limit? Ten, fifteen, twenty years? If they need the flexibility you are talking about, your bill gives them that flexibility.

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