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On the recordJuly 19, 2009
The reason we are all here today is because of the bold and admirable leadership of Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters praises Velazquez's leadership in advocating for public housing residents.

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