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David Obey: “I would like to discuss my understanding about the intentions of the conferees regarding section 4001 on assistance to…”

On the recordJune 12, 1997
I would like to discuss my understanding about the intentions of the conferees regarding section 4001 on assistance to Ukraine. Mr. Speaker, the language indicates that the President may waive the minimum funding requirements in subsection (k) of the 1997 Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Act for activities of the Government of Ukraine. It is my understanding that this language is intended to apply to all the minimum funding requirements in that subsection, including the overall amount of $225 million for Ukraine. Is that the chairman's understanding as well?
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David Obey
Wisconsin
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing funding requirements for Ukraine during a colloquy with the committee chairman.

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