[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1532]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 4, 1998

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, because of a death in my family, I was absent 
for roll call votes 377, 378, and 379. If I had been present for these 
votes, I would have voted ``yes'' on all three.

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