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William Clinger: “Let me say I commend the gentleman for the contribution he made to this bill because he did, took a great interest and…”

On the recordMarch 16, 1995
Let me say I commend the gentleman for the contribution he made to this bill because he did, took a great interest and had a very helpful contribution. We were unfortunately unable to sustain all of his amendments in the conference report. But in answer to the gentleman, yes, they would certainly not be precluded. That would certainly be within the ambit of the things they could consider.
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William Clinger
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing contributions to a bill and amendments during a House floor debate.

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