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Juan Vargas: “We've paid a terrible price.”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2014
We've paid a terrible price.
Said by
Juan Vargas
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Vargas reflects on the sacrifices made by American families due to the conflict.

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