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On the recordSeptember 1, 1998
In saying there could be only three amendments, you did not restrict what was in the original underlying bill so that any issue could be put forward--a bill of rights, or a recommendation by the President--is that correct?
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Questioning the limitations on amendments during a legislative discussion.

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