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On the recordJune 4, 2008
I have always been a great fan of libraries, and, obviously, I'm a great fan of the Library of Congress. And I believe that having as much information and material as we can possibly have is of great benefit not only to the preservation of our history and culture but also a benefit to those who are seeking information, those who want to be educated in many of the different and various ways that education takes place. So I rise in strong support of this legislation.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Expressing support for legislation related to the Library of Congress.

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