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Lincoln Chafee: this managers' amendment that I have sent to the desk is the result of laborious and lengthy negotiations involving the…

On the recordMay 12, 1995
this managers' amendment that I have sent to the desk is the result of laborious and lengthy negotiations involving the distinguished Senator from Indiana, who spent so much time in connection with this legislation, and the distinguished Senator from New York, and many other Senators who have an interest in this legislation. So I urge its adoption.
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Lincoln Chafee
Rhode Island

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Discussing the adoption of a managers' amendment during Senate floor debate.

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