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On the recordApril 7, 2014
I completely agree with your concept that we have got to make it possible for the people in the area to do things, to be able to help themselves.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes empowering local communities to be self-sufficient.

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