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On the recordOctober 21, 2009
I think of Bosnia-Herzegovina today and recognize that 14 years ago it was involved in a war. Genocide was occurring, and hundreds of thousands lost their lives. And now, Bosnia's future is uncertain today. We have made progress.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin reflects on Bosnia's past conflict and its uncertain future.

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