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Dusty Johnson: The chairman, the Senator from Virginia, has a very constructive suggestion. I certainly will not put words in his mouth…

On the recordJune 7, 2000
The chairman, the Senator from Virginia, has a very constructive suggestion. I certainly will not put words in his mouth relative to the interpretation of his legislation. I applaud him for his legislative efforts. But I will draw some distinctions as to his pending amendment and my amendment. I intend to vote for both amendments. My amendment is farther reaching and, as I am sure the distinguished Senator from Virginia would note, is more costly. Because of that, it runs into additional parliamentary issues perhaps. But I will attempt, in closing, to draw some distinctions between what it is we are trying to do.
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Dusty Johnson
Republican · South Dakota

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Discussing amendments during Senate floor debate.

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