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Paul Tonko: I cannot imagine what it must feel like to turn on your faucet and not expect safe water.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
I cannot imagine what it must feel like to turn on your faucet and not expect safe water.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Expressing empathy for those affected by unsafe water conditions.

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