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Lateefah Simon: I, obviously, have not read the bill. But if we recognize the problem and work together, we can do something for the…

On the recordJanuary 30, 1995
I, obviously, have not read the bill. But if we recognize the problem and work together, we can do something for the American people in this session of Congress. I commend him for his leadership.
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Lateefah Simon
California

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Discussing the potential for bipartisan cooperation in Congress.

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