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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “We should pass this bill in memory of Segundo Sablan, his heroic actions during World War II, and his dedicated career…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
We should pass this bill in memory of Segundo Sablan, his heroic actions during World War II, and his dedicated career in the United States Postal Service. I urge the passage of H.R. 5889. I yield back the balance of my time.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia
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Sep 20, 2016

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