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On the recordMarch 12, 2014
Its purpose was to influence political conditions abroad by gathering information about Cuban cell phone users to encourage opposition to the Cuban Government.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy questions the intent behind the Cuban Twitter program.

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