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The Clerk will record the vote.

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There being 26 votes in the affirmative and 68

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in the negative, the motion is lost and the amendment is

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rejected.

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Delegate Chabot.

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DELEGATE CHABOT: Mr. Chairman, I have risen

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many times for many purposes, but this is the first

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and only time I have risen on a point of personal privilege.

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THE CHAIRMAN: State the privilege.

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DELEGATE CHABOT: In the gallery facing the Chair

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is my wife, Aleen; by now you must all appreciate her

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patience and understanding. (Laughter and applause.)

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You have endured me for four months, and she has endured

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me for more than 16 years.

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I ask the Convention to give her its warm and

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friendly greetings. (Applause.)

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THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Hodge Smith.

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DELEGATE H. SMITH: Personal privilege, Mr.

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Chairman.

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THE CHAIRMAN: State the privilege.

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DELEGATE H. SMITH: In the balcony over the