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On the recordSeptember 22, 2009
I stress, I am not laying this at the feet of the people at the table, but unless we find out what the facts are, we won't be able to be of any help.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the need for facts to provide assistance.

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