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Mike Honda: I rise today to express my unconditional and heartfelt support for those euphemistically known to the world as ``comfort…

On the recordJuly 30, 2007
I rise today to express my unconditional and heartfelt support for those euphemistically known to the world as ``comfort women.'' ... I would also like to recognize Ms. Lee Yong-Soo, a survivor of the comfort stations who is here today with us. Ms. Lee has been a stalwart and passionate advocate for herself and her fellow survivors.
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Mike Honda
California

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Expressing support for 'comfort women' and advocating for an official apology during House debate.

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