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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
It is like saying, 'Here, we will punish the PLO by hitting ourselves in the head.'
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy critiques the U.S. policy on UNESCO and its impact on American influence.

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