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Cliff Stearns: Well, Madam Speaker, I think it is unfortunate that this bill to honor an individual who did so much for our blind…

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
Well, Madam Speaker, I think it is unfortunate that this bill to honor an individual who did so much for our blind veterans community and paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to his country, this particular bill is not being considered this afternoon. Many of us are disappointed, and we will work with Ranking Member Buyer and Chairman Filner, since he is a signee on the unanimous delegation letter, to have it brought to the floor at the earliest opportunity.
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Cliff Stearns
Florida
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Mar 22, 2010

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Speaker Stearns expresses disappointment over a bill honoring a veteran not being considered.

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