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On the recordApril 23, 2013
I think we have to try, and I think that again while there's no magic wand and obviously people are born and raised in their families talking about previous wars 100 and 200 years ago, 500 years ago, and whatever, that is ingrained in people.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

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Engel emphasizes the need for effort despite historical conflicts affecting perceptions.

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