Let me just say, it is the resolve of the leadership that we will complete this bill before we leave here. We believe we have every opportunity to do so in such a manner that Members can make a 3 o'clock flight tomorrow afternoon and begin that rest period. We intend to make that flight period. We are prepared, on the other hand, if it is necessary, to work through the night. And should we, even under those circumstances, fail to complete the bill by our desired 3 o'clock departure time tomorrow, we are prepared to accept the necessity of keeping Members as late after 3 o'clock tomorrow as is necessary. The bottom line is that our resolve to pass this bill before we depart town is so great that we will do whatever it takes to do so.
Richard K. Armey: “Let me just say, it is the resolve of the leadership that we will complete this bill before we leave here. We believe we…”
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Discussing the urgency and commitment to passing legislation before a scheduled recess.
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