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Benjamin Gilman: “The members of the Foreign Service take responsibility for helping Americans in danger.”

On the recordMay 12, 1999
The members of the Foreign Service take responsibility for helping Americans in danger.
Said by
Benjamin Gilman
New York
Source
congress.gov
May 12, 1999

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Discussion on the role and responsibilities of the Foreign Service members.

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