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David Obey: The gentleman full well knows what conversations took place both publicly and privately. If we cannot count on the…

On the recordJune 12, 2000
The gentleman full well knows what conversations took place both publicly and privately. If we cannot count on the majority to keep their word, then we might as well know it now.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Addressing trust issues regarding the majority's commitments.

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