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Beto O'Rourke: “We must not let their efforts and contributions go unrecognized while we still have a chance.”

On the recordJune 27, 2013
We must not let their efforts and contributions go unrecognized while we still have a chance.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke urges immediate recognition for the remaining WWII Merchant Mariners.

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