Republicans on the committee wanted stronger language, which they inserted in a Republican alternative to the main legislation,regarding U.S.support for Israel and its missile self-defense projects.

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Although it is only voluntary, the commission made clear that it would call for legislation if self-regulation by the parties failed.

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The British reforms came largely through voluntary codes and self-regulation, rather than legislation.

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