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On the recordMay 15, 2019
As a parent, I cannot imagine what you went through and what you are still going through. Thank you for your courage in being here.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

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Bonamici expresses empathy towards parents sharing their children's struggles.

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