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Russ Feingold: “I think appointing a special envoy can be an extraordinarily special contribution, because it puts a spotlight on the…”

On the recordApril 20, 2009
I think appointing a special envoy can be an extraordinarily special contribution, because it puts a spotlight on the issue and it shows that America has a special concern with it.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold emphasizes the importance of appointing a special envoy for diplomatic issues.

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