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James T. Callahan: In closing let me reemphasize that this once again cuts last year's appropriation level. It is $4.6 billion below the…

On the recordJuly 30, 1997
In closing let me reemphasize that this once again cuts last year's appropriation level. It is $4.6 billion below the President's request and it is $233 million under our 602(b) allocation. Once again, this is a vote on final passage of this bill to cut foreign aid.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing the implications of a bill to cut foreign aid during a floor speech.

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