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Elizabeth Furse: “I thank the gentleman for caring about the kids of America. We really must keep them front and foremost in our minds.”

On the recordMay 14, 1997
I thank the gentleman for caring about the kids of America. We really must keep them front and foremost in our minds.
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Elizabeth Furse
Oregon

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Expressing gratitude for attention to children's issues.

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