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Patrick Leahy: If my son or daughter were among those in this armor, I would want it there yesterday.

On the recordMarch 3, 2004
If my son or daughter were among those in this armor, I would want it there yesterday.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
Mar 3, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses urgency for armor availability for troops.

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