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On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I think it is important when a vast majority of bills and resolutions in the House and Senate never get any attention, nor should they.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Durbin emphasizes the importance of key legislation amidst many ignored bills.

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