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On the recordSeptember 22, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I will just end by suggesting that the Civil War was the costliest war that this country has ever been engaged in and perhaps one of the most important wars that this country will ever fight. I urge strong support of this resolution.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the significance of the Civil War during a resolution debate.

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