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James T. Callahan: primarily, we are talking about the assistance to Arafat, the very person that we both despise because of the atrocities…

On the recordMay 23, 2002
primarily, we are talking about the assistance to Arafat, the very person that we both despise because of the atrocities he has placed upon the citizens of Israel. How in the world anybody in this House could support giving money to a terrorist so he can use his existing money to do other things is unimaginable?
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing U.S. financial assistance to Yasser Arafat during a House debate.

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