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Jane Harman: “The American people deserve a voice in this. They have to understand what the trade-offs are in terms of resources and…”

On the recordMay 7, 2018
The American people deserve a voice in this. They have to understand what the trade-offs are in terms of resources and loss of life.
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Jane Harman
California

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Harman advocates for public involvement in discussions about military force and its implications.

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