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Emanuel Cleaver: I want to especially thank both you, Ms. McCollum and Mr. Simpson for graciously participating in the colloquy on the…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
I want to especially thank both you, Ms. McCollum and Mr. Simpson for graciously participating in the colloquy on the floor with me last year when I came to express support for the World War I Commission.
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Emanuel Cleaver
Democratic · Missouri

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Cleaver expresses gratitude for support on World War I Commission funding.

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