Seeing this bill signed into law is a personal priority and I am hopeful that this hearing signals that I am one step closer to achieving that goal on behalf of World War II Merchant Mariners.
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Butterfield emphasizes the importance of recognizing World War II Merchant Mariners through his bill.
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