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On the recordJune 13, 2000
I commend our country's music teachers for their efforts and for the role they play in the lives of our children, and I urge my colleagues to join me by supporting this legislation and vote yes on final passage.
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William F. Goodling
Pennsylvania

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Supporting legislation related to music education during a House floor speech.

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