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Tom Lantos: the action of the Swiss people in this referendum was enlightened and informed

On the recordSeptember 26, 2000
the action of the Swiss people in this referendum was enlightened and informed
Said by
Tom Lantos
Source
congress.gov
Sep 26, 2000

Editor's note · Context

Commending Swiss voters for rejecting a proposal to limit foreigners in Switzerland.

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