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Nydia M. Velazquez: I would be happy to do that; but I have to tell you, victims in the gulf region cannot wait until we have such a…

On the recordMarch 16, 2006
I would be happy to do that; but I have to tell you, victims in the gulf region cannot wait until we have such a discussion, and that is why this amendment is important to be voted on today.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York

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