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On the recordMay 15, 1997
Like my colleagues, I too support the expansion of Boys and Girls Clubs. I would like to ask the author of this legislation, its principal sponsor and the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, whether I am correct that this bill should serve to expand the availability of Boys and Girls Clubs in rural areas?
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing the expansion of Boys and Girls Clubs during a legislative session.

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