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Teresa Leger Fernandez: “Congressman Levin, I love the way you describe this as a ``floor of decency.'' And it is our moral compass that tells us…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2021
Congressman Levin, I love the way you describe this as a ``floor of decency.'' And it is our moral compass that tells us that we must vote for this and we must vote for families now. And so we have heard what is happening in your State. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams), so she can explain why this is supported in her district and her State. {time} 2000
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico
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govinfo.gov
Feb 25, 2021

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