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On the recordOctober 8, 2013
But clearly, then, their expectations of what they are asking for, the aspirations of their people is not out--they are not asking for mansions.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks emphasizes the reasonable housing expectations of Haitians post-earthquake.

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