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Jim Webb: “I believe it is well past the time when the questions and concerns raised here today were compelling.”

On the recordMay 22, 2012
I believe it is well past the time when the questions and concerns raised here today were compelling.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb argues that concerns about the treaty are outdated.

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