On the recordJanuary 18, 2005
The work that the Powell-Armitage team has done for this country over the last four years has been significant.
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congress.govThe work that the Powell-Armitage team has done for this country over the last four years has been significant.
Hagel acknowledges the contributions of the Powell-Armitage team.
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