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I hope that that hold will be lifted. If it is not, I suspect whoever is doing the holding, it will become clear.

12/08/2009

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Patrick  Leahy

out of office

usa, Vermont

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PartyDemocratic

  • United States Senator

    1/3/1975 - 1/3/2023
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