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Tom Harkin: I want to dedicate the ADA to the next generation of children, of children with disabilities and their parents. We say…

On the recordJuly 12, 1990
I want to dedicate the ADA to the next generation of children, of children with disabilities and their parents. We say whatever you decide is your goal, go for it. The doors are opening, and the barriers are coming down.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin dedicated the ADA to future generations with disabilities.

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