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On the recordOctober 1, 1997
The gentleman who claims to represent so many veterans, while at the same time opposing an amendment in their vital interest, should have his facts correct. There is no reason why veterans should not be able to access this money and the conference committee able to adjust the differences under this instruction.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Addressing veterans' access to funding during a debate on an amendment.

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