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On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
And it was appalling. Despite this fact--despite this fact--I'm sure you're aware who traveled to Iraq to meet with Saddam Hussein one month after we became aware of this.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Senator Boxer criticizes U.S. relations with Saddam Hussein despite his use of chemical weapons.

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