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On the recordJune 24, 2009
Unfortunately, the name of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, once renowned for its bipartisanship, scholarship, and presentation of hard facts, should be misused to oppose this critical legislation.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin expresses concern about the misuse of the Commission's name against legislation.

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