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Robert Torricelli: “As I have noted previously, it is important for our colleagues to know that the fact that Fidel Castro is involved in…”

On the recordDecember 13, 2001
As I have noted previously, it is important for our colleagues to know that the fact that Fidel Castro is involved in bioterrorism and has these facilities that he refuses to allow international inspectors to visit is cited not only by the U.S. Government but cited by the Canadian Government as a source of concern. We have information from former Soviet officials that, indeed, they were aware of it and concerned of it themselves.
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Robert Torricelli
New Jersey

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Discussing concerns about Fidel Castro's involvement in bioterrorism.

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