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Robert Smith: “My last point was you can make these arguments against any expenditure. The point is, we can't leave the States high and…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2002
My last point was you can make these arguments against any expenditure. The point is, we can't leave the States high and dry as we try to stimulate the economy. This is about real people needing jobs and health care. It is a win- win for Republicans and for Democrats. I urge the overwhelming passage of the amendment.
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Robert Smith
Oregon

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Discussing the importance of supporting states in economic stimulus efforts.

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