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On the recordJuly 13, 1995
Who will have the responsibility of supervising the territories, Mr. Chairman, until they have their freedom?
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Sidney Yates
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the supervision of territories during a discussion on their freedom.

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