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James T. Callahan: I rise in support of this issue to tell the gentleman that he is moving in the right direction... we are running out of…

On the recordNovember 6, 1997
I rise in support of this issue to tell the gentleman that he is moving in the right direction... we are running out of time here in this Congress to pass an appropriation bill.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing the foreign operations appropriation bill and suggesting a more efficient legislative process.

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