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Jerry Nadler: Let me simply submit that this whole dialogue or colloquy is a good argument why in this instance on the basic policy…

On the recordMay 8, 1996
Let me simply submit that this whole dialogue or colloquy is a good argument why in this instance on the basic policy question, not the details which we can leave to the locals but on the basic policy that senior citizens and disabled people should not be denied pets in public housing, that we are entitled and we should utilize this opportunity to make this decision by adopting the gentlewoman's amendment.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Advocating for an amendment to allow pets in public housing for senior citizens and disabled individuals.

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