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Thomas Daschle: It is time we get the job done. It is time we recognize how important it is we finish our work. It is time we bring…

On the recordOctober 17, 2000
It is time we get the job done. It is time we recognize how important it is we finish our work. It is time we bring people back. Let's keep people here. Let's require they negotiate. Let's work and get our business done before we have to continue this charade that seems to be a common practice of being in session but doing no work.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Addressing the need for the Senate to complete its work and improve productivity.

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