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On the recordSeptember 19, 2013
Let me just conclude by saying that while we're recovering from this devastating recession, we cannot and should not cast the most vulnerable aside. There are many in the majority who are people of faith. I want to remind you of the Scriptures which require us to feed the hungry. There's something fundamentally wrong when we pray on Sunday and vote to take away food from hungry people on Thursday. {time} 1345
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California

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