William H. Frist: “I very much appreciate the Democratic leader's comments on the PRIDE…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2005

I very much appreciate the Democratic leader's comments on the PRIDE Act, especially stressing the critical importance of this piece of legislation. It is a bipartisan bill. I do, too, want to thank the chairman and the ranking member, Senators Grassley and Baucus, for their diligent work, their hard work in bringing this bill forward. I look forward to working with the Chair and ranking member in appropriate scheduling of this bill. I do object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. ____________________

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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