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On the recordJuly 15, 1999
As someone who has been a passionate advocate for helping families and children through adoption, I urge all of my colleagues to support this important proposal, because adoption is truly a loving option for women and families who find themselves in less than optimal circumstances.
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Christopher H. Smith
New Jersey

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Advocating for support of the Omnibus Adoption Act.

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