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Dick Durbin: “I just hope the Federal Government will set an example.”

On the recordMarch 1, 2004
I just hope the Federal Government will set an example.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Mar 1, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the need for the Federal Government to lead by example.

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