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Lloyd Doggett: “I noticed an editorial in my hometown paper, the Austin American Statesman, back in April that was entitled, ``Okay, If…”

On the recordJuly 29, 1998
I noticed an editorial in my hometown paper, the Austin American Statesman, back in April that was entitled, ``Okay, If You Must, Keep It As Just Three.'' It concludes, if a three-State compact really means just three, no one should fear putting that into law. It is the very least that can be done to reassure Texans they are not getting suckered. I want to ask the gentleman if he feels that the people of Sierra Blanca and west Texas will be suckered if this kind of proposal without the three-State limitation is approved.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Discussing concerns about a three-State compact proposal during a floor debate.

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