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On the recordMay 12, 2004
I would suggest, especially about the report by Major General Ryder, that we find out whether there is a coordination.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
May 12, 2004

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Senator Leahy calls for investigation into potential systematic abuse techniques.

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