[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 31, 1998

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I was traveling with the President in 
Africa Friday, March 27, 1998, and was unable to vote. I would have 
voted in favor of the Boehlert amendment to H.R. 2515 (Rollcall No. 
79). I would have voted against H.R. 2515 (Rollcall No. 80).

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