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On the recordJune 13, 1996
I know the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Young] and I have looked at this. This is, I think, an important safeguard that is necessary. It may need to be cleaned up, but I certainly have no problem with it.
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

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Discussing the importance of a legislative safeguard.

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