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Thomas Daschle: I hope very earnestly that people who have an inclination to want to add extraneous issues can refrain from doing so in…

On the recordNovember 16, 2004
I hope very earnestly that people who have an inclination to want to add extraneous issues can refrain from doing so in order to complete our work and to avoid what might be an extended delay. This is probably one of the most important remaining pieces of unfinished business.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Discussing the importance of expediting the omnibus bill during Senate floor debate.

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