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On the recordMay 4, 1995
I do not remember that testimony this year. I believe the Senator from Alabama is probably correct about some such testimony for years past. But to exactly the extent that that is true, the amendment which we are discussing is irrelevant and has no impact other than probably to drive up costs because it drives up the paperwork involved in the entire system.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing the relevance and impact of an amendment during Senate debate.

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