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On the recordApril 2, 2004
I sincerely hope that we will be able to have an ``aye'' vote for this motion to recommit to keep faith with the broadest coalition that we have seen supporting American transportation, allow not just an empty gesture, but a House standing up for the future of America's communities.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a transportation funding motion during House floor debate.

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