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John Thune: I will continue to come in front of this body and advocate as strongly as I can that we address what is a very serious…

On the recordMay 6, 1999
I will continue to come in front of this body and advocate as strongly as I can that we address what is a very serious crisis in the rural sector of our economy in this country, and we can start today by adding this important amendment on to this legislation. I would certainly urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support the Latham amendment and move this forward.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Addressing the rural credit crisis and advocating for the Latham amendment during a legislative debate.

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