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James T. Callahan: I recognize the frustration, I recognize the position of the two gentlemen from Illinois, but their reason for being…

On the recordJune 5, 1996
I recognize the frustration, I recognize the position of the two gentlemen from Illinois, but their reason for being here today is because of an administrative decision. Someone said that the White House called down to the Eximbank and told them not to handle this project at this time. So the solution there, I might inform the gentleman, is not to punish the Eximbank, but to get an administration down there that will not do those types of things. If that is the case and if you get an administration who wants to work with projects such as this, then you have to make certain that the Eximbank is adequately funded. So maybe there is a possibility that in 4 months, the gentleman's problem will be resolved.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing issues related to the Eximbank and administrative decisions affecting its operations.

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