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On the recordMarch 4, 2002
I want it understood tonight that in the withdrawal of this amendment, I am doing this as part of a good-faith effort to find common ground with my colleagues. The people of Oregon feel so strongly about this issue that I could not let this bill go to final passage until it protects Oregon's election rights, but I would like to advance the consideration of the legislation by this body. That is why I am not objecting tonight. Senator Smith and I will continue to work with our colleagues on a bipartisan basis to address this issue.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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Discussing the withdrawal of an amendment related to election rights in Oregon.

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