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James Moran: “I thank my good friend. I rise in support of this amendment. As I suggested in addressing the last amendment, we need to…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2006
I thank my good friend. I rise in support of this amendment. As I suggested in addressing the last amendment, we need to be driven by people with expertise, not by fear and prejudice. What Mr. Sabo is suggesting is that we get the facts on the table so that we can make the most informed judgment. That is all it is. We are not necessarily going to automatically reject anyone or accept anyone. Let's have the facts on the table, take the time, let the experts on the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States do a thorough investigation. I think it will satisfy our constituents' concerns, but it will also enable us to make much more responsible decisions that we have made in the last week. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Point of Order
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James Moran
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