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Ed Markey: In each and every one of these areas I think they have a big decision to make in 1996, and thanks to the gentleman, I…

On the recordSeptember 18, 1996
In each and every one of these areas I think they have a big decision to make in 1996, and thanks to the gentleman, I think millions are having it explained to them here today.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Discussing the importance of decision-making in 1996.

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