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On the recordSeptember 10, 1996
I obviously do not have any choice one way or the other in the operation of the House, but this is a good measure. It is something that will do good for the country. I appreciate very much the gentleman from New Mexico's support for what we are trying to do even though he does not like the way it is being done. I ask for an aye vote on the bill.
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William Moorhead
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Supporting a bill during House floor debate.

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