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On the recordFebruary 13, 1997
Is that not exactly one of the forms of risky gimmicks that the Senator spoke of should we adopt this amendment?
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns about risky gimmicks in proposed amendments.

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