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Harry Reid: Now, as a result of the inaction of the Senate, as has been threatened by the Senator from Arizona, these two countries…

On the recordOctober 15, 2001
Now, as a result of the inaction of the Senate, as has been threatened by the Senator from Arizona, these two countries that have been such a stalwart friend of the United States, they won't be getting the aid we have set forth in this bill, will they?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of Senate inaction on foreign aid during a floor debate.

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