On the recordSeptember 22, 2004
I would just observe the gentleman said this is a good bill. There is not anything left of this bill except the enacting clause; that is in great shape. Outside of that, it is a hollow shell.
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govinfo.govDavid Obey: “I would just observe the gentleman said this is a good bill. There is not anything left of this bill except the enacting…”
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