David Obey: “That is the same stale song we have heard from that side on every…”

On the recordJune 15, 2000

That is the same stale song we have heard from that side on every bill. What they are saying is, ``This is only the second step. We know these bills are inadequate, but somebody else will make them responsible down the line.'' That is, in my view, a very poor recommendation to go to the public with and ask to be returned to this body. ... I am just bemused. I am saddened, and I am hopeful that we can somehow come to an accommodation of both needs in this bill. I think the money is there.

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David Obey

Wisconsin

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Discussing the inadequacies of proposed bills and the importance of funding for health and the arts.

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