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David Obey: “I wondered how long it would take the gentleman from California before he gets to his usual accusation that those who…”

On the recordJune 7, 2000
I wondered how long it would take the gentleman from California before he gets to his usual accusation that those who disagree with him are socialists or worse. I would simply say that the assertion that amendments like this have somehow killed people is absurd. This House has not adopted an amendment to cut back any major defense program in 20 years.
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David Obey
Wisconsin

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Addressing accusations related to defense amendments during a debate.

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