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Tom Lantos: I urge all colleagues to vote for this legislation. We are striking a blow for freedom and democracy.

On the recordJuly 14, 2003
I urge all colleagues to vote for this legislation. We are striking a blow for freedom and democracy.
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Tom Lantos

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Urging support for legislation related to freedom and democracy.

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