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Gregorio Sablan: I hope that when you look at me, you see an American here, because those Americans out there that I live with are going…

On the recordJune 23, 2011
I hope that when you look at me, you see an American here, because those Americans out there that I live with are going hungry, seriously.
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Gregorio Sablan
Northern Mariana Islands

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Sablan emphasizes the hunger crisis in his district, appealing for recognition and support.

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