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Barbara Lee: I just want to make sure that we recognize and understand that this resolution is so important today, because we don't…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
I just want to make sure that we recognize and understand that this resolution is so important today, because we don't have many opportunities to thank our Armed Forces and our first responders and the urban rescue teams who were the face of America, who are the face of America, as they rose to the occasion to help the people of Haiti in the wake of this ongoing tragedy.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Feb 23, 2010

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the efforts of the Armed Forces and first responders in Haiti.

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