“Je refuse qu’une société réponde d’abord à la souffrance par la mort”
“Vote for the UPND in the August 13 General Election to enable the Government to continue implementing its development agenda.”
“Après 4 ans de débats, 8 lectures et 9 votes, le Parlement adopte définitivement le texte sur la fin de vie”
“Aucun Français ne devrait avoir à demander la mort faute de pouvoir être correctement soulagé, accompagné ou entouré”
“The volunteers would be employed in recognition of their dedication and commitment to providing healthcare services to the community.”
“Orpo korosti useaan kertaan hankkeen työllisyys- ja talousvaikutuksia, joista on liikkunut ristiriitaisia arvioita.”

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On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
Doesn't this send a signal to the Iraqi people and to the American people that the United States intends to have a large permanent presence there?
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Robert C. Byrd
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Questioning the implications of the embassy funding for U.S. presence in Iraq.

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