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Bill Delahunt: I do not disagree. I think it is time we sit down and consult further with the Colombians, but on Sunday the Colombian…

On the recordMay 23, 2002
I do not disagree. I think it is time we sit down and consult further with the Colombians, but on Sunday the Colombian people will begin the process of selecting a new president, a new president with different ideas, some of which we may embrace, some of which we may reject. What is the rush? I suggest this is risky, that this is premature and this is why the McGovern-Skelton amendment should be supported.
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Bill Delahunt
Massachusetts

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Discussing the need for caution in U.S. policy towards Colombia during a debate.

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