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Claire McCaskill: I just think you cannot get so downtrodden that you do not see the progress, and I think it is important that all of you…

On the recordApril 5, 2016
I just think you cannot get so downtrodden that you do not see the progress, and I think it is important that all of you pat yourselves on the back because both the witnesses, who represent a variety of different perspectives when it comes to this problem, and then all of you out there that have decided to make this part of your life, you are making progress.
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Encouraging recognition of progress made in addressing issues discussed in the hearing.

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