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Patrick Leahy: “I have heard over and over from people that they want a government that cares more about the Haitian people than it does…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
I have heard over and over from people that they want a government that cares more about the Haitian people than it does about itself.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy reflects on Haitian citizens' desire for a caring government.

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