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Julian Bond: “However, I will give strong consideration to the funding for the Lyons VA Medical Center ambulatory care addition in…”

On the recordJuly 22, 1997
However, I will give strong consideration to the funding for the Lyons VA Medical Center ambulatory care addition in conference.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Discussing funding considerations for the Lyons VA Medical Center during Senate floor debate.

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