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Gerald Kleczka: “I cannot dispute that. In part there is legislating contained in this amendment. But in large part, and I think the…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2001
I cannot dispute that. In part there is legislating contained in this amendment. But in large part, and I think the gentleman would agree, if in fact the IG is even close to the mark, saving $1.3 billion in the legislation that the gentleman from New York and the gentleman from West Virginia took so much time to put together, and did such a great job on, would come in handy for providing payment for these prescription drugs that these veterans are getting. But I think the gentleman is accurate in his assessment, and I ask the Chair to rule.
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Gerald Kleczka
Wisconsin
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Discussing the implications of an amendment related to veterans' prescription drug payments.

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