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Joseph T. Burns: “Yes, I can assure the leader that I am very aware of the physical problems that are now plaguing our National Zoo, and I…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2003
Yes, I can assure the leader that I am very aware of the physical problems that are now plaguing our National Zoo, and I commit to him that I will work in conference to help address the funding needs of that institution to help maintain its accreditation. I agree that our National Zoo is a symbol of this Capitol City, and more importantly of this country, and we must not let it lose that accreditation.

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Addressing funding needs for the National Zoo to maintain its accreditation.

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