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Julian Bond: “Yes, I think that the more than 7 months between now and May 1, 2001, is ample time to complete the demonstration…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2000
Yes, I think that the more than 7 months between now and May 1, 2001, is ample time to complete the demonstration project. I thank Senator Levin for his work on this important issue and for bringing it to the Subcommittee's attention.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Discussing the timeline for a demonstration project in a Senate subcommittee.

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