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Porter Goss: “The people of East Timor have been the victims for a long time. I agree it is a serious problem. I recognize the…”

On the recordJuly 11, 1995
The people of East Timor have been the victims for a long time. I agree it is a serious problem. I recognize the gentleman represents people from Portugal in his district. I understand his sensitivity. I also know that other Members of this body have dealt with the East Timor situation and reached the conclusion not to offer the amendment.
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Porter Goss
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Discussing the situation in East Timor during a House floor debate.

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