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Henry Hyde: “I congratulate the gentleman from Oklahoma for pressing this issue. This does two good things: First it provides a good…”

On the recordApril 20, 1994
I congratulate the gentleman from Oklahoma for pressing this issue. This does two good things: First it provides a good college education for some highly motivated young people; and, second, it provides the police forces of our country with some highly motivated educated young people. It is a win-win situation. Mr. Chairman, I think it is a great idea, and I am pleased to support it.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Supporting a proposal related to education and police forces during a committee discussion.

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