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Robert Smith: In closing, let me reiterate again, as I mentioned in my statement, that this bill saves the taxpayers money. This is…

On the recordApril 29, 1997
In closing, let me reiterate again, as I mentioned in my statement, that this bill saves the taxpayers money. This is for farmers in America. Without this bill, farmers could lose $600 million in crops. This is environmentally friendly, as I have stated.
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Robert Smith
Oregon

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Discussing the benefits of a bill for American farmers and taxpayers.

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