We are seeking recognition through an act of Congress because actions taken by the Commonwealth of Virginia during the 20th Century erased our history by altering key documents as part of a systematic plan to deny our existence.
Rahall emphasizes the need for federal recognition due to historical injustices.
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At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 4 minutes to the gentlelady from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), a very powerful lady on the Committee on Appropriations, the ranking member on Energy and Water Development.
I am very happy at this time to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Peterson), a strong supporter, the cosponsor of this legislation, original cosponsor of it, and the ranking member of the Committee on Agriculture.
We need a partnership, a co-partnership here, if you will, with GSA and OMB to work through this issue.
At this time, I am happy to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Moran), who is leaving this august body, but certainly, we will continue to rely upon his wisdom and friendship, wisdom that is except on this particular bill…
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