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Mark Hatfield: We have no basis upon which at this time to make a statement to the future of this program, because every program today…

On the recordApril 6, 1995
We have no basis upon which at this time to make a statement to the future of this program, because every program today is under such careful review and scrutiny in terms of our budget deficit, in terms of our priorities. Obviously, these rescissions are only to reflect upon the current fiscal year anyway.
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Mark Hatfield
Oregon

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Discussing budget reviews and program funding during a congressional session.

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