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W. Weldon: “As I have stated before, I do not want to alienate Moldova. The citizens of Moldova are not at fault. They are good…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2003
As I have stated before, I do not want to alienate Moldova. The citizens of Moldova are not at fault. They are good people. It is their government that is at fault, and I do not think it is fair that its people suffer. Something must be done to remedy this matter. I will request to withdraw my amendment with assurances from the gentleman from Illinois that we will try to remedy this situation.
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W. Weldon
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing the situation in Moldova and the impact of government actions on its citizens.

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