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Claiborne Pell: I just want to say a word in support of the amendment of the Senator from California. She knows I thought it was a very…

On the recordFebruary 2, 1994
I just want to say a word in support of the amendment of the Senator from California. She knows I thought it was a very good one. But when we tried to circulate it a little bit, there was no universal support for it. But I will be glad to help any way I can and I look forward to working with her.
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Claiborne Pell
Democratic · Rhode Island

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The speaker expresses support for an amendment proposed by a California senator.

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