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James Moran: “I thank both gentlemen. An additional point needs to be made, that while the administration opposes this bill in…”

On the recordMay 19, 1998
I thank both gentlemen. An additional point needs to be made, that while the administration opposes this bill in general, their principle objection seems to be to this particular provision. Those who want the overall bill to pass, I think it makes enactment problematic when this particular provision is included. So I think that needs to be seriously considered within the context of whether we should pass this particular amendment.
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James Moran
Virginia

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Discussing the implications of a specific provision in a bill opposed by the administration.

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