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Lloyd Bentsen: I think it is also a mistake that we are spending such little time to debate this issue. This is a very critical issue…

On the recordApril 28, 1999
I think it is also a mistake that we are spending such little time to debate this issue. This is a very critical issue for the Nation, and I am afraid that this underscores the way this House is going to operate on issues that should be addressed in a bipartisan manner. I would encourage my colleagues to oppose this rule even as amended.
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Lloyd Bentsen
Texas

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Addressing concerns about the limited debate time on a critical issue during a House session.

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