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San Jose Lawmaker Fights To Keep Activist's Name On Navy Ship
“It would be an injustice (to remove his name),” Rep. Sam Liccardo told San José Spotlight. “But it wouldn't be the end of his legacy.

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“It would be an injustice (to remove his name),” Rep. Sam Liccardo told San José Spotlight. “But it wouldn't be the end of his legacy.

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