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George Mitchell: “Well, it is a big step forward because the violence has ended and that's critically important. The longer it goes on…”

On the recordNovember 20, 2012
Well, it is a big step forward because the violence has ended and that's critically important. The longer it goes on with more fighting and dying, the harder it is to solve any problem.

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Mitchell's perspective on the importance of the ceasefire in reducing violence.

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