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On the recordJuly 15, 1999
Peter Cressy's leadership at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth gave us an excellent example of how tax dollars can be put to excellent use for the broadest possible public benefit.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Highlighting the effective use of public funds under Peter Cressy's leadership.

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