I rise to recognize the work and exceptional contributions of the late Dietra Leake Ford to the small business community and the entire Federal Government.
Barbara Lee: “I rise to recognize the work and exceptional contributions of the late Dietra Leake Ford to the small business community…”
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Honoring Dietra Leake Ford's contributions to small businesses and the Federal Government.
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