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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
You always supported the Leahy Law, and I appreciate that. It is designed to prevent U.S. aid from going to units of foreign security forces that are committing those violations.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of the Leahy Law in preventing aid to violators.

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