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José E. Serrano: The bill I think speaks to something that the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jim Walsh) and I believe in very seriously.…

On the recordSeptember 24, 1998
The bill I think speaks to something that the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jim Walsh) and I believe in very seriously. That is the fact that in order to be proud of this government, in order to be proud of this democracy, we also have to make sure that we maintain the grounds and the buildings and the institution itself. One is not separate from the other.
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José E. Serrano
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the importance of maintaining government buildings and institutions.

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