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Alcee Hastings: I heard someone say the vote counts, and it doesn't count. But every time I see the scroll indicating that another…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2007
I heard someone say the vote counts, and it doesn't count. But every time I see the scroll indicating that another American soldier has died, that is a count that adds up, and that count is firm. The people of, the residents of Puerto Rico and the Delegates lose the lives of their soldiers in that count along with those of us from the respective States.
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Alcee Hastings
Florida

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Addressing the impact of military casualties on American citizens, including those from Puerto Rico.

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