We owe them a debt not only for their work, the kind of leadership that Mr. Sharp showed, but also to pick up the cause and ensure that heroic people like this do not die in vain.
On the recordApril 4, 2017
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Durbin honors the legacy of those who have died in conflict and calls for continued advocacy.
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