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Bernie Sanders: “In other words, the point is that with over $20 billion of taxpayers' money at risk, Speaker Gingrich and the Republican…”

On the recordApril 6, 1995
In other words, the point is that with over $20 billion of taxpayers' money at risk, Speaker Gingrich and the Republican leadership in conjunction with a number of Democrats are prepared not to allow that debate on the floor of the House, not to allow that vote.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the lack of debate on a financial issue in the House.

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