[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2377]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. MAJOR R. OWENS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I was unavoidably absent on a 
matter of critical importance and missed the following vote: On the 
agreement to the amendment to H.R.  1714 introduced by the gentleman 
from Michigan, Mr. Dingell, I would have voted ``yea.''

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