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On the recordFebruary 26, 2018
I thank the gentleman for laying out that eloquent statement. Next is someone who is from the great State of Illinois, who, since I have been here, has been relentless on this issue, particularly from an inner-city standpoint, an urban standpoint. I have watched her over and over again constantly stand up and make comments, and I wonder if she thinks anybody is listening, but I am going to give her that opportunity to say a few things here this evening. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from the Second District of Illinois (Ms. Kelly).
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Dwight Evans
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Feb 26, 2018

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