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On the recordMay 10, 2011
It is absolutely critical that we establish these national parks to commemorate and preserve the legacy of this visionary American hero.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Emphasizing the importance of national parks for honoring Harriet Tubman's legacy.

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