06/18/2009
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"For example, I represent one of the wealthiest communities in the United States. We have addiction problems."
"What would imperil Colombia and, indeed, the region are the Republican proposed cuts, roughly, 30 percent for our entire State foreign operations and related programs budgets."
"We must help Colombia buildup civic participation and civilian services in the most rural areas."
"Colombia is a democratic country with a democratically elected government and democratic institutions and process in place."