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On the recordFebruary 1, 1994
But, reclaiming my time, I think the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Gonzalez] has made very clear that he does not plan to follow the Speaker's directive on this, that the committee is, in fact, going to hold hearings on this matter.
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Robert Walker
Republican · Pennsylvania

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The speaker addresses the committee's decision to hold hearings despite the Speaker's directive.

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