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James T. Callahan: We only have two conditions on aid to the government of Haiti. Those two conditions happen to be free elections... I…

On the recordJuly 13, 2000
We only have two conditions on aid to the government of Haiti. Those two conditions happen to be free elections... I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the amendment.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing conditions for U.S. aid to Haiti during a House floor debate.

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