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Tom Lantos: “I strongly support the gentlewoman's amendment. It is sorely needed. I could not think of a more noble project than to…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2003
I strongly support the gentlewoman's amendment. It is sorely needed. I could not think of a more noble project than to assist Buddhist countries with huge debts with debt relief. This is a measure that deserves bipartisan support. I ask all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote for it.
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Tom Lantos

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Supporting an amendment for debt relief for Buddhist countries during a House floor debate.

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