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On the recordDecember 15, 2015
I do hope that you will confer to the Pakistanis, though, that if there ever was a vote on the floor of the House to say not one penny can be disbursed until Dr. Afridi and his family are safe here, it would pose a danger to the U.S. Congress because we would be stampeding to vote yes.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman emphasizes urgency in supporting Dr. Afridi's safety with potential congressional action.

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