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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I think you have to move with some expedition, because, again, the last time we were all here together visiting, we were talking about how much progress we were making in this global settlement.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the need for urgency in reaching a settlement.

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