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Chris Smith: “I want to express my sincerest gratitude. Mr. Speaker, this truly is a bipartisan bill. We really want to end the…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2001
I want to express my sincerest gratitude. Mr. Speaker, this truly is a bipartisan bill. We really want to end the horrific tragedy of homelessness for our veterans, end it for everyone, but first and foremost, those who served this country.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Expressing gratitude for staff contributions to bipartisan legislation addressing veteran homelessness.

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