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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “We certainly should pass this bill to remember the incredible courage and selflessness displayed by Specialist Dickie…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
We certainly should pass this bill to remember the incredible courage and selflessness displayed by Specialist Dickie Cable as he put the lives of others before his own. I strongly support this bill. I urge passage of H.R. 4887. Mr. Speaker, 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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