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Cord Byrd: “The invasion of Haiti started. The President called it off--in midair, almost. I was not supportive of that invasion.”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
The invasion of Haiti started. The President called it off--in midair, almost. I was not supportive of that invasion.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the U.S. invasion of Haiti during a floor speech.

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