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Benjamin Gilman: Again, I want to commend the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Meek) for bringing this resolution to the floor. I want to…

On the recordMay 4, 1999
Again, I want to commend the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Meek) for bringing this resolution to the floor. I want to thank our senior member of our committee, the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavaega) for his participation, and thank all of those who participated in this tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, and to his fellow clergymen who participated with him in this admirable undertaking in releasing our prisoners.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York

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Commending colleagues for a resolution honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson and his efforts in prisoner release.

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