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On the recordMarch 12, 2014
I am told by everybody in the Administration, 'Oh, we are working so hard on this,' but I do not see where they have achieved anything.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses frustration over the lack of progress in securing Alan Gross's release.

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