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Elijah Cummings: I take the time tonight because I believe that all Americans regardless of race, ethnicity and socio-economic status…

On the recordMarch 15, 2000
I take the time tonight because I believe that all Americans regardless of race, ethnicity and socio-economic status deserve livable communities. All must share equitably in this great American dream. In Baltimore, people work hard. They do not ask for a lot, but they deserve to have communities that are safe and healthy, communities where children can obtain quality educations.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the importance of livable communities for all Americans.

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