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Wendy Sherman: We think that was a mistake. We urged them to remain and we urged them to continue to participate.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
We think that was a mistake. We urged them to remain and we urged them to continue to participate.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Sherman expresses regret over the opposition group's withdrawal from the national dialogue.

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