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Patrick Leahy: I reserve the right to object; actually I will. I say to my distinguished friend from New Hampshire, I would be…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2001
I reserve the right to object; actually I will. I say to my distinguished friend from New Hampshire, I would be delighted to discuss that. I am still reading this amendment. We have, for example, the requirement for full reimbursement. It sounds like a good idea for people who are----
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing an amendment during Senate floor debate.

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