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On the recordJuly 30, 1997
It was a most despicable act that took place today and certainly our Government must make clear to the PLO that our Government will not tolerate such actions.
Said by
Sidney Yates
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Condemning an act related to the PLO during a discussion on a resolution.

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