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On the recordMay 20, 2003
I think the advantages, if I may say with respect to my two highly esteemed colleagues, are that the second-degree amendment can be understood by anyone who can interpret the English language. When I look at your amendment--I have been over here working it and reworking it--it leaves a little bit of a challenge.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing the clarity of amendments during a legislative debate.

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