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Patrick Leahy: “I want to say that no one who is victimized by violence and repression or who stood with the United States in opposition…”

On the recordMay 5, 2009
I want to say that no one who is victimized by violence and repression or who stood with the United States in opposition to an oppressive foreign government will just be blithely labeled a 'terrorist' and denied our protection.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of protecting victims of violence and repression.

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