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Patrick Leahy: “We must act. The United States must lead the international community in the fight to end such terrorist bombings. This…”

On the recordJune 14, 2002
We must act. The United States must lead the international community in the fight to end such terrorist bombings. This is precisely what the Leahy-Hatch substitute does. We have been trying to pass this legislation for 6 months. We have been trying to clear it. We have been involved with the White House to reach a consensus. I thank Senator Hatch for his work, and the White House. We have worked out the whole matter with the White House and with Senators. I urge its passage. I urge its passage with as large a vote as possible. I yield the remainder of our time.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Addressing the need for legislation to combat terrorist bombings.

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