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On the recordApril 18, 2023
We can actually point to two accomplishments that we did on this House floor when Democrats were in charge. The Democratic leadership in Congress helped us lead to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. It was bipartisan, but we had very few Republicans. That would have provided the kind of resources we need in our schools to help our children. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Sorensen).
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Teresa Leger Fernandez
Democratic · New Mexico
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Apr 18, 2023

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