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Louis Stokes: “I also want to say that in terms of the Durbin amendment, on its merits, I support fully the amendment, and I am pleased…”

On the recordJune 26, 1996
I also want to say that in terms of the Durbin amendment, on its merits, I support fully the amendment, and I am pleased to join with the chairman in the acceptance of this amendment.
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Louis Stokes
Ohio

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Expressing support for the Durbin amendment during a legislative discussion.

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