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On the recordMay 19, 1998
It is very much the same set of issues, but it does not mean that it could not happen and this body would be deprived of that. And so, for that reason, at this point I am trying to draw the gentleman out a little bit further in terms of his other concerns with this bill that could be perfected in a way that he could address this and support the legislation.
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Hon. Thomas M. Davis
Virginia

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Discussing concerns regarding a bill and seeking support during a legislative debate.

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