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On the recordSeptember 25, 2006
that is exactly where we are. I think the good news is both sides recognize this is a very important issue before this body and before the American people and that we have had a lot of work on this bill to where I think--speaking of the Hamdan legislation--there is going to be very broad support. There are areas people have expressed concern about, and our intent is to work out a unanimous consent agreement hopefully early in the morning whereby we can address those with amendments.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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Discussing the importance of the Hamdan legislation and the need for bipartisan support.

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