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On the recordJuly 17, 1996
I would remind the gentleman and all the Members that the shutdowns that occurred before during the Democrat-controlled Congress had the same effect, but they were not as prolonged as some of the shutdowns we had this particular time. What I am trying to say is that I have presented this proposal to the Democrat-ruled Committee on Rules and to the Republican-ruled Committee on Rules. We have not had an opportunity to debate it on the floor. The time has come.
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Hon. George W. Gekas
Pennsylvania
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Discussing the impact of government shutdowns and the need for debate on a proposal.

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