[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1441]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 1996

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, On Wednesday, July 31, 1996, I missed vote 
No. 384, the Studds substitute to the International Dolphin 
Conservation Program Act. Had I been present I would have voted ``no''. 
I was detained as I was taking part in the public announcement with all 
of my colleagues who negotiated the final agreement on the health care 
reform bill.

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