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We should put a star on this objection and say, "Okay, we're into new territory, but don't think that this is going to be the shape of things to come for other bills."
I have always said that I will be open-minded if people present new evidence, but there is no point in setting up an inquiry unless it appears that there is new evidence to be considered.
Do you suggest that, under the proposed new rule, the substitutes for parties that already have nominated substitutes should be those persons, or could the parties nominate new substitutes?