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On the recordMarch 12, 2014
It is long past time for the administration and the Cuban Government to negotiate a resolution of this ordeal so Mr. Gross can return home.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the urgency for negotiations regarding Alan Gross's release.

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