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Spencer Bachus: “Mr. Speaker, once again I want to reiterate the contributions that the District of Columbia and our territories make…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2000
Mr. Speaker, once again I want to reiterate the contributions that the District of Columbia and our territories make each day, not only to the defense of our country but the professionals that they supply, the men and women that work daily. They are an integral part of our country, and it is time that we pass this legislation.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Discussing the contributions of the District of Columbia and territories during a legislative session.

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