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Hilda L. Solis: “Mr. Chairman, I think when the gentlewoman brought up there are 61 women here representing the people of this Nation, I…”

On the recordMay 23, 2002
Mr. Chairman, I think when the gentlewoman brought up there are 61 women here representing the people of this Nation, I think that we should also remember those people who are on Social Security disability. My son was on Social Security disability, and it got us through some very, very hard times. There are millions and millions of people with disabilities that are counting on Social Security also, and I do not think we should forget them.
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Hilda L. Solis
California

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Highlighting the importance of Social Security disability support during a discussion on representation.

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