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On the recordJuly 29, 1997
the gentlewoman came to us with this amendment today. We talked to the staff and we know there has been an injustice here. If the gentlewoman will withdraw her amendment, we will do everything we can to work this thing out in conference.
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

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Discussing an amendment and potential resolution during a House debate.

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