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On the recordJune 10, 2010
I still have skepticism even about 10 million, which in everyday dollars is still quite a bit of money. And, as I said, we need to look at what we are doing on the bottom line here. So, while I am very sympathetic and I think that the amendment has some merit, I would stand in opposition to the amendment.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia
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Jun 10, 2010

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The speaker expresses skepticism about a proposed amendment related to financial implications.

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