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On the recordOctober 4, 2000
The Senator from New Mexico not only states the case correctly but understates his own participation. I am rather certain that the President would not have made the request without the constant advocacy on behalf of this program from the Senator from New Mexico. I think he can take great credit for this success.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington

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Acknowledging the contributions of a colleague in advocating for a program.

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