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Mark Warner: “First, the Byrd-Warner amendment is very carefully drawn so that the next President of the United States in following up…”

On the recordMay 17, 2000
First, the Byrd-Warner amendment is very carefully drawn so that the next President of the United States in following up with President Clinton's report with the next President's report. It is not required of him to wait until July as is now written. Indeed, Senator Byrd and I thought we would give it additional time. If the next President perceives that there is some turbulence and doubt in the minds of our allies, he can file the report. Then this Senator pledges under the bill within the 10 days to come forward with that resolution and have this body act. I will guarantee. I will draft somebody in the House to do the same thing.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the Byrd-Warner amendment regarding presidential reporting requirements.

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