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Dick Durbin: “Thank you. May I ask the Senator if he would tell me whether it is his intention to in any way diminish any rights that…”

On the recordMay 18, 2006
Thank you. May I ask the Senator if he would tell me whether it is his intention to in any way diminish any rights that currently exist under the laws of the United States of America which would provide individuals with materials or services in a language other than English?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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