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Tim Walberg: To hear the story of how he and his family fled during the genocide has perked up my ears to concerns that go on…

On the recordJune 26, 2018
To hear the story of how he and his family fled during the genocide has perked up my ears to concerns that go on anyplace in the world, but especially Africa.
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Tim Walberg
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Walberg reflects on personal stories of genocide to underscore global humanitarian concerns.

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