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Gus Bilirakis: It is offensive to me that the U.N. Relief and Work Agency, or UNRWA's, stated goal since its inception in 1950 is…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
It is offensive to me that the U.N. Relief and Work Agency, or UNRWA's, stated goal since its inception in 1950 is essentially to keep the Palestinian people in a refugee status.
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Gus Bilirakis
Republican · Florida

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Bilirakis criticizes UNRWA for perpetuating Palestinian refugee status.

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