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On the recordOctober 4, 2000
Again, this was the program of the Senator from New Mexico. I do not think there was any item in the conference committee that was discussed at more length with the administration and in more detail. I am gratified the Senator was able to make a reasonable compromise and I was delighted to support him.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Discussing a compromise reached in a conference committee.

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