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Patrick Leahy: “We need this legislation urgently to protect Americans abroad, to preserve vital bilateral relationships, and to…”

On the recordJuly 26, 2011
We need this legislation urgently to protect Americans abroad, to preserve vital bilateral relationships, and to maintain our reputation as a Nation that keeps its word.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Calling for urgent legislation to protect U.S. citizens and international relations.

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