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George Miller: “Do not reject this tool because Members think it is something that it is not, because they do not understand the history…”

On the recordMay 17, 1994
Do not reject this tool because Members think it is something that it is not, because they do not understand the history of what has taken place in this region among the citizens and the communities who are trying to develop their economic well-being.
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George Miller
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of understanding regional history in economic development.

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