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On the recordMarch 11, 1997
What I am saying is the language sets forth the definition, and it is up to the chairman and ranking member and the Governmental Affairs members to decide for themselves.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the responsibilities of committee members regarding legislative language.

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