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On the recordJuly 24, 1996
I am not only grateful but proud to stand with the gentleman and with the ranking member as well, and especially in this bipartisan exchange, to stand with my good friend from Oklahoma, Mr. Watts, who sought me out and indicated that if indeed the offset had been different, he had very much wanted to support this matter with me. I do believe that this is precisely the kind of bipartisanship on precisely the kind of issue we need more of in this country, and I am very proud and pleased to be associated with everybody in the Chamber.
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James Norton
Ohio
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Expressing support for bipartisan cooperation on legislative matters.

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