Yes, Mr. Speaker, I object. We are talking about $244 billion. I think we need more debate than 5 hours.
Bernie Sanders: “Yes, Mr. Speaker, I object. We are talking about $244 billion. I think we need more debate than 5 hours.”
On the recordSeptember 7, 1995
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Objecting to the time allocated for debate on a significant budget issue.
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