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Tom Harkin: I might point out I have my Franklin Roosevelt tie on today, as a reminder of what we are about to witness.

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
I might point out I have my Franklin Roosevelt tie on today, as a reminder of what we are about to witness.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses the significance of the healthcare reform bill signing.

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