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Richard K. Armey: “This is an endorsement of the President's stated public intention to give a waiver to the State of Wisconsin due to his…”

On the recordMay 30, 1996
This is an endorsement of the President's stated public intention to give a waiver to the State of Wisconsin due to his enthusiastic support for what it is the State has done. I do not understand why those on the gentleman's side of the aisle are so reluctant to stand by their man. That being what it is, they will have their opportunity to do so on Tuesday next.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas

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Discussing the President's support for a waiver to Wisconsin.

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