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Charles Skelton: I think it is moot because the combat is over. That is in the past. Peacekeeping is the only thing in front of us. And I…

On the recordJune 10, 1999
I think it is moot because the combat is over. That is in the past. Peacekeeping is the only thing in front of us. And I appreciate his support for that position.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the transition from combat to peacekeeping efforts.

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