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Chris Coons: I believe the goal of laws passed by Congress, like the ADA and the IDEA, is access, opportunity, and participation, not…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
I believe the goal of laws passed by Congress, like the ADA and the IDEA, is access, opportunity, and participation, not isolation and segregation.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons emphasizes the purpose of laws for inclusivity and participation.

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