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Paul Coverdell: The summit was about volunteers in America. This legislation is designed to protect volunteers in America. Imagine, if…

On the recordApril 29, 1997
The summit was about volunteers in America. This legislation is designed to protect volunteers in America. Imagine, if you would, Senator, what will happen when Little League Baseball and United Way and the American Red Cross can stand up and say, ``come on, volunteers. We have removed a major impediment for you to come forward.'' We will be freeing up America to get back to what it has always done so well, volunteering, and responding to that eloquent address you heard in Philadelphia from President Clinton.
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

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Discussing the importance of legislation to support volunteers in America.

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