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On the recordApril 19, 2010
Well, of course, at the same time the State Department and others are going to have to bring some pressure on some of the governments to actually do the things necessary.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the need for pressure on governments to meet aid conditions.

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