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Neil Abercrombie: I realize I am taking time up here, but I am genuinely upset and shocked by this because I feel personally used. I mean…

On the recordFebruary 24, 2004
I realize I am taking time up here, but I am genuinely upset and shocked by this because I feel personally used. I mean, some of these conversations took place on official trips of the United States Government.
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Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii

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Expressing personal feelings about being used in discussions during official government trips.

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