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Hon. Joseph M. Hoeffel: “The gentleman refers to the latest plan as the French plan. The New York Times on Sunday, in looking at the plan that…”

On the recordNovember 17, 2003
The gentleman refers to the latest plan as the French plan. The New York Times on Sunday, in looking at the plan that they characterize as throwing the problem to the Iraqis, called it the ``hot potato plan.'' French, hot potato french fries perhaps, whatever.
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Hon. Joseph M. Hoeffel
Pennsylvania

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Discussing different characterizations of a plan related to Iraq.

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