Clearly there have been unintended innocent victims during our military operations, and I fully agree with my friend, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer), that U.S. assistance should be provided to such victims and their families. I also strongly endorse the commitment of our chairman to bring forward appropriate legislation on this issue, and I look forward to working with him and with my friend from Oregon on this matter.
Tom Lantos: “Clearly there have been unintended innocent victims during our military operations, and I fully agree with my friend…”
On the recordMay 21, 2002
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Addressing the need for U.S. assistance to innocent victims of military operations.
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