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William F. Smith: “I think the gentleman did understand the point of my metaphor there, but if the countries have not met the standard that…”

On the recordMarch 25, 1998
I think the gentleman did understand the point of my metaphor there, but if the countries have not met the standard that currently exists, we are not asking for special treatment.
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William F. Smith
Texas

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Discussing standards for countries in a legislative context.

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