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On the recordMay 20, 2002
If I could interrupt the Senator, I talk to the women about afterschool programs. They are desperate for more afterschool programs because that is when kids get into trouble. We are desperate for afterschool programs. The Senator is absolutely right.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the need for more afterschool programs during a Senate debate.

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