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William F. Smith: the reason that I will not budge from that argument is that the gentleman keeps using that phrase, that they deserve to…

On the recordMarch 25, 1998
the reason that I will not budge from that argument is that the gentleman keeps using that phrase, that they deserve to get the visa waiver status because they are members of the European Union. If the gentleman will refrain from using that argument, I will refrain from pointing out that it might be discriminatory.
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William F. Smith
Texas

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Addressing visa waiver status for European Union members during a debate.

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