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On the recordApril 6, 2005
in my estimation, the Pope was instrumental in helping to bring down communism. His words in Poland, ``Don't be afraid,'' resonated throughout the world against tyranny, despotism and injustice.
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

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Discussing the Pope's influence on the fall of communism.

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