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On the recordJuly 19, 2010
I thank you. You have painted a picture so clear that every single person in the Senate should understand that it's not just about deficits, it's not just about what they think is right or wrong. Government has a job, and it is to take care of its people. And if we don't do that, we have not done our work. I thank you for telling Terri's story, and I'm sure she does as well. Madam Speaker, I would now like to recognize my friend and classmate, the gentlelady from Nevada, Ms. Titus.
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Marcia Fudge
Democratic · Ohio

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