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John W. Olver: “I am in strong opposition to the Kasich/ Shays/Condit amendment, which threatens unilateral withdrawal of U.S. forces…”

On the recordApril 3, 2000
I am in strong opposition to the Kasich/ Shays/Condit amendment, which threatens unilateral withdrawal of U.S. forces and resources from Kosova.
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John W. Olver
Massachusetts
Source
congress.gov
Apr 3, 2000

Editor's note · Context

Opposition to an amendment regarding U.S. military involvement in Kosovo.

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