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David Obey: “I think if this is to be considered tonight, and I think, obviously, there are other Members with other concerns, and I…”

On the recordSeptember 14, 2001
I think if this is to be considered tonight, and I think, obviously, there are other Members with other concerns, and I still have not heard an answer to the Federal Reserve question, which I think the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Spratt) may have some information on, but I think it would be very important, and I would like to hear what the gentleman from Florida says on this matter; but I think it would be very important to have understandings across the board, including from the leadership, that if that were to occur in the Senate, this vehicle would not be brought back to the House and that we would start anew with new legislation.
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David Obey
Wisconsin
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Discussing legislative procedures and concerns regarding a bill during a House floor debate.

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