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On the recordMarch 12, 2014
So the Helms-Burton Act would make sure that, to show how tough we are, we could not help Cuban children who have health needs.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy criticizes the Helms-Burton Act for hindering aid to Cuban children.

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