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Michael Castle: “I rise in support of 2560, the Little Rock Nine Medals and Coin Act. This bill directs the production of nine…”

On the recordOctober 9, 1998
I rise in support of 2560, the Little Rock Nine Medals and Coin Act. This bill directs the production of nine Congressional Gold Medals on the occasion of 40th anniversary of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, by Jean Brown Trickey, Carlotta Walls LaNier, Melba Patillo Beals, Terrence Roberts, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Thelma Mothershed Wair, Ernest Green, Elizabeth Eckford and Jefferson Thomas, known as the ``Little Rock Nine.'' The gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson) has worked hard as the House sponsor to obtain 299 co-sponsors for this measure.
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Michael Castle
Delaware
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Supporting the Little Rock Nine Medals and Coin Act during a House floor speech.

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