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Neil Abercrombie: “Would the gentlewoman kindly explain what that means, if we become their insurance company? What obligation does the…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 1995
Would the gentlewoman kindly explain what that means, if we become their insurance company? What obligation does the taxpayer in America have if there is a default by the Mexican oligarchy?
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Questioning U.S. financial obligations related to Mexico during a discussion on foreign policy.

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