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On the recordMarch 10, 2011
Far from scapegoating, it seems to me we ought to stand up and salute Federal employees for what they're doing for this country now.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is advocating for the recognition of Federal employees' contributions.

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