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On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
She was given the chance to set the record straight on our inconsistent policy towards Central America.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Senator Boxer discusses Dr. Rice's failure to address U.S. policy inconsistencies.

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