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On the recordJanuary 30, 1996
Unequivocally, and then let these credit issues, many of which are important, some on which you and I agree with our Republican colleagues on and some we disagree on, let us get those disputes resolved in the appropriate manner, rather than risk the creditworthiness of every citizen of this country.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Addressing credit issues and their impact on citizens during a floor speech.

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