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Harry Flood Byrd: “Before responding to the Senator's question it would be useful to understand the statutory basis for providing such…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 1994
Before responding to the Senator's question it would be useful to understand the statutory basis for providing such assistance.
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia

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Senator Byrd is discussing the legal framework for providing assistance.

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