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Wendy Sherman: In 1993 the chairman was Senator Claiborne Pell, who always carried a copy of the United Nations Charter in his pocket…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
In 1993 the chairman was Senator Claiborne Pell, who always carried a copy of the United Nations Charter in his pocket, proudly pulling it out and reminding us all how we must all work for peace and prosperity.
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Wendy Sherman
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Sherman recalls Senator Pell's commitment to peace and the UN.

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