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William H. Frist: “I agree, tomorrow would be a great day to lay down amendments if they are absolutely necessary and important amendments…”

On the recordJune 17, 2004
I agree, tomorrow would be a great day to lay down amendments if they are absolutely necessary and important amendments, but for amendments we do not need to consider or that can be considered later, we do not need to lay down too many amendments tomorrow because I want to be able to finish this bill. But tomorrow is going to be a productive day.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Discussing the scheduling of amendments for a bill.

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