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Bill Lee: “To say that we weren't part of this in terms of allowing Alan Gross to be--to work on a project and you didn't disclose…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
To say that we weren't part of this in terms of allowing Alan Gross to be--to work on a project and you didn't disclose in the contract that he could be subject to arrest based on the laws of another country I think is outrageous.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee criticizes the lack of transparency regarding Alan Gross's contract and potential legal risks in Cuba.

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