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On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
my goal is, minorities live next to those plants on the fence line; they ought to be able to go work there and enjoy the benefits of that
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of job opportunities for minorities near energy plants.

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