[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1730]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. CASS BALLENGER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 1998

  Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, had I been present for rollcall votes 
435, 436, and 437 on September 15, I would have voted ``yea.'' I 
applaud the leadership for bringing these important bills to the floor 
for a vote.

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