I think this is a historic piece of legislation. It is going to be the first step in reordering the relationship between Federal and State and local governments. It is going to substantially restructure that relationship and, I think, restructure it in a way that is for the best. I strongly urge all of my colleagues to vote in favor of this conference report.
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