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On the recordApril 8, 2019
To the LGBTQ and gender nonconforming people who are watching this hearing today, you may be told that you are not welcome.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

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Bonamici reassures LGBTQ individuals of their support and recognition during the hearing.

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