I had the enormous honor, Mr. Speaker, inspired by them, of being able to read on the floor of this House the words from that bill, "On behalf of the Nation, Congress apologizes." I cannot think of a greater example of the true strength of this Nation than for us to have voted, Yes, we apologize. We did wrong.
The speaker reflects on the passage of the Japanese reparations and apology bill.
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