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On the recordFebruary 16, 2005
I believe we should be taking an even larger leadership role in this region.
Said by
Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington
Source
congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

Editor's note · Context

Senator Cantwell advocates for increased U.S. leadership in tsunami relief efforts.

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