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Mark Warner: “I make the proffer here, I judge my distinguished colleague from Florida will join me, if the Senator from Alaska will…”

On the recordMay 8, 1997
I make the proffer here, I judge my distinguished colleague from Florida will join me, if the Senator from Alaska will state that it is the intention of this bill not to change the 1991 ISTEA law, as it applies to fiscal year 1997, I will withdraw the amendment.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to the 1991 ISTEA law during Senate floor debate.

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