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John Doolittle: “Let me say I concur with the gentleman's sentiment. It is entirely appropriate that we have something named in honor of…”

On the recordMarch 11, 1997
Let me say I concur with the gentleman's sentiment. It is entirely appropriate that we have something named in honor of Senator Engel. This area was, generally speaking, the area from which he came. We would certainly support an appropriate designation in his honor. This, however, is I think necessary to assist the community in clearing up considerable confusion that does exist.
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John Doolittle
Republican · California

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Discussing the designation of an area in honor of Senator Engel.

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