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Bob Goodlatte: “I wish that I were not here on the floor of the House pleading the case to start formal negotiations. This issue has…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2003
I wish that I were not here on the floor of the House pleading the case to start formal negotiations. This issue has dragged on needlessly for the entire legislative session. We need to discharge our duty, follow regular order, and conduct open, fair conference processes called for by the House this morning.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Discussing the need for formal negotiations on a legislative issue.

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