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On the recordJune 22, 1999
Mr. Ruiz has coined a rallying cry for parents and others concerned about childhood lead poisoning: 'Stop Using Our Children as Lead Detectors.'
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Thomas M. Barrett
Wisconsin
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congress.gov
Jun 22, 1999

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Mentioning Ruiz's impactful slogan against lead poisoning.

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