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On the recordSeptember 13, 2022
I thank the many Members of Congress who worked to authorize the medal--including particularly Congressman John Garamendi--for your leadership.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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Editor's note · Context

Acknowledgment of support for the Congressional Gold Medal for WWII merchant mariners.

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