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Mark Takano: You know, we may have to do that. I might prefer not having to choose between our children.

On the recordJuly 24, 2018
You know, we may have to do that. I might prefer not having to choose between our children.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Takano expresses concern about budget choices affecting children.

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