On the recordJune 10, 2009
If effort and persistence were all that were necessary to enact a bill, this bill would have become law the first year that Mr. Abercrombie sponsored it.
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congress.govDoc Hastings: “If effort and persistence were all that were necessary to enact a bill, this bill would have become law the first year…”
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Hastings expresses regret over opposing a bill sponsored by Abercrombie despite its persistent efforts.
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