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Dick Lugar: “Going to Copenhagen without congressional action or without at least some sentiment expressed is going to be very…”

On the recordApril 21, 2009
Going to Copenhagen without congressional action or without at least some sentiment expressed is going to be very debilitating to your efforts.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Lugar warns that lack of congressional support will hinder negotiations in Copenhagen.

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