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On the recordJune 19, 1996
I will simply say that what was done in the name of the United States in the instance of these particular commandos is appalling and unconscionable. This is clearly the right thing to do to atone for the actions that were taken some time ago and without the knowledge of apparently very many people in the Government at that particular time.
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Charles Robb
Virginia

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Supporting an amendment related to past actions of U.S. commandos.

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