On the recordNovember 4, 2009
I believe that we're at a point now where the American people understand how important this is to--in the sense of justice, but also in the sense of what's good for our economy.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “I believe that we're at a point now where the American people understand how important this is to--in the sense of…”
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Harkin emphasizes the importance of civil rights legislation for justice and economic benefits.
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