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On the recordFebruary 24, 1994
I congratulate the majority leader on this agreement. I should state that those of us who oppose the Simon amendment gave up some of our rights, as did those who support it, but I think that this is the best conclusion. I think it will bring us to an earlier conclusion. I think that conclusion under the parameters of the agreement will certainly be protective of all concerned. I would only ask, may I say to the leader, that before he sits down or immediately after he does sit down--or immediately after he gives up the floor--I would like to hear the Danforth amendment read.
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
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Senator Byrd discusses an agreement related to the Simon amendment and requests the reading of the Danforth amendment.

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