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Roberta S. Jacobson: “Mr. Gross should be home with his family. There are illnesses in his family. His own health has deteriorated while held…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
Mr. Gross should be home with his family. There are illnesses in his family. His own health has deteriorated while held by the Cubans, and he deserves to be home immediately.
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Roberta S. Jacobson

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Jacobson advocates for the release of Alan Gross due to his health and family issues.

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