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On the recordDecember 17, 2015
Yes. You were so instrumental. Think about it. A year ago, Alan Gross was on a plane coming back after spending 5 years--longer-- in a Cuban prison. You and I had the chance to visit him there. As we knew, his state was frail, and if he hadn't gotten out, I really worried about him. I saw him the other day here on the Hill, and he looked just fantastic. His spirit is back, and what a great spokesman for America and for foreign policy that countries can resolve differences.
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Sam Farr
Democratic · California

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