On the recordNovember 20, 2012
Well, it's 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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transcripts.cnn.comGeorge Mitchell: “Well, it's a big step forward, because the violence has ended, and that's critically important. The longer it goes on…”
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Mitchell's perspective on the cease-fire as a critical step towards addressing ongoing violence.
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