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Patrick Leahy: “I would add, again, Secretary and General, that I don't raise this just out of a parochial concern for the 1,800 from…”

On the recordMay 11, 2009
I would add, again, Secretary and General, that I don't raise this just out of a parochial concern for the 1,800 from Vermont, but for obviously, for everybody who is there.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of support for all soldiers, not just those from Vermont.

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