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On the recordMay 21, 2002
I deeply appreciate the strong words of comfort and support and wisdom from my three colleagues. I know this will make a huge difference, not just to people in Afghanistan, but from what we have been hearing, of an outpouring of concern by Americans who are concerned about unintended victims, and this is an important step forward.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing support for victims in Afghanistan and American concerns during a floor speech.

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