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On the recordApril 23, 1997
I want to introduce my remarks by expressing my view that this has been a remarkably thoughtful and important debate in the finest traditions of the Senate... But as we vote tomorrow, Mr. President, I don't believe we are going to be voting on the original bare bones understanding of the convention.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the debate on a convention related to chemical weapons.

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