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A bipartisan group of senators was in Afghanistan this week led by Republican John McCain of Arizona. They went to talk about a deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, and they're calling for President Trump to articulate a clear military strategy and fill diplomatic vacancies. | a. bipartisan group of senators was in afghanistan this. week led by republican john mccain of arizona they, went to talk about a deteriorating security situation. in afghanistan and they're calling for president trump to articulate a clear military strategy and, fill diplomatic | A bipartisan group of senators was in Afghanistan this week led by Republican John McCain of Arizona They, went to talk. about a deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and they're calling for President Trump to articulate a clear military, strategy and fill diplomatic | a bipartisan group of senators was in afghanistan this week led by republican john mccain of arizona. they went to talk about a deteriorating security situation in afghanistan, and they're calling for president trump to articulate a clear military strategy and fill diplomatic vacancies. |
For more on this, we're going to talk to Senator Jack Reed. He's a Democrat of Rhode Island, and he's ranking member of the armed services committee. Senator Reed, welcome to the show. | for more on this we're going to. talk to senator jack reed he's a democrat of rhode island and. he's ranking member of. the armed services committee. senator; reed welcome to the | For more on this we're going to talk to Senator Jack Reed He's a Democrat, of Rhode Island and he's ranking member of the armed services committee Senator Reed welcome to the | for more on this, we're going to talk to senator jack reed. he's a democrat of rhode island, and he's ranking member of the armed services committee. senator reed, welcome to the show. |
Thank you, Kelly, very much. | thank you kelly very | Thank you Kelly, very | thank you, kelly, very much. |
You've been to Afghanistan 17 times since the start of the war. What do you think about the situation there today? | you've been to afghanistan 17 times since the start of. the war what do you think about the situation there | You've been to Afghanistan 17 times, since the start of the war What, do you think about the; situation there | you've been to afghanistan 17 times since the start of the war. what do you think about the situation there today? |
Well, the situation is very fragile. I was there last October, my last visit. There was political disarray caused by the tension between the two co-executives, President Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. And there's also issues of corruption and capacity, and then there's a resurgent Taliban on the ground. And because o... | well the situation is very fragile i was there last october. my last visit there was political disarray, caused by the tension between the two co-executives president ghani and dr abdullah abdullah and there's, also. issues, of corruption and capacity and. then there's a resurgent taliban on the ground and because of t... | Well the situation is very, fragile I was, there last October, my last visit There was political disarray caused by the tension, between the two co-executives President Ghani and Dr Abdullah Abdullah And there's also issues of corruption and capacity and then there's a. resurgent. Taliban on the ground And because, of;... | well, the situation is very fragile. i was there last october, my last visit. there was political disarray caused by the tension between the two co-executives, president ghani and dr. abdullah abdullah. and there's also issues of corruption and capacity, and then there's a resurgent taliban on the ground. and because o... |
The Trump administration... | the trump | The Trump | the trump administration... |
...And that's causing concern. | ...and that's causing | ...And that's causing | ...and that's causing concern. |
Right. The Trump administration is in the process of reviewing U.S. policy in Afghanistan, and we are expecting to hear more about that this month. What do you want to hear? | right the trump administration is in. the process of reviewing u.s policy in afghanistan and we are expecting to hear more about; that this, month what do you want to | Right The Trump administration. is in the process of reviewing U.S policy in Afghanistan and. we are. expecting to hear more about that this month What do you want to | right. the trump administration is in the process of reviewing u.s. policy in afghanistan, and we are expecting to hear more about that this month. what do you want to hear? |
Well, first it has to be a comprehensive approach. Simply putting more American advisers on the ground is not going to be adequate. As my colleagues pointed out this weekend, we need an ambassador there. We have not had an ambassador for many months. We need a strong state presence, and we also need a capacity building... | well first it has to. be a comprehensive approach simply putting more american advisers on the ground is not going to, be adequate as my colleagues pointed out this weekend we need an ambassador there we have not had an ambassador for many months we need a strong state presence and we also need a capacity building effo... | Well first it has to be a comprehensive approach. Simply putting more American advisers on the ground is. not going to. be adequate As my colleagues pointed out this weekend. we need an ambassador there We. have not had an ambassador for many months We need a strong state. presence and, we, also need a capacity buildin... | well, first it has to be a comprehensive approach. simply putting more american advisers on the ground is not going to be adequate. as my colleagues pointed out this weekend, we need an ambassador there. we have not had an ambassador for many months. we need a strong state presence, and we also need a capacity building... |
Well, I mean these are things that we've been hearing for some time, I have to say. I mean forgive me for saying, but what can be done differently now? | well i mean these are. things that we've been. hearing for some time i have to say, i mean forgive me, for saying. but what can be done differently | Well I mean these are things that we've been hearing for some time I have to say I, mean forgive me for saying but what can be done differently | well, i mean these are things that we've been hearing for some time, i have to say. i mean forgive me for saying, but what can be done differently now? |
Well, this has been very frustrating. I went in with Senator McCain in one of the first groups in January of 2002. And it's been very frustrating because this approach has been on the table. It just hasn't been well executed over now 16-plus years. And we have to - we've made some progress. I think having advisers with... | well, this has been very frustrating i, went in with senator mccain in one of the first groups in january of 2002. and it's been very frustrating because this approach has been on the table it, just hasn't been well executed over now 16-plus years and we have to - we've made some progress i think having advisers with t... | Well, this has been very frustrating I. went in with Senator McCain in one of the first groups in; January of 2002. And it's been, very, frustrating because this approach, has been on; the table It just. hasn't been well executed over now 16-plus years And we have, to - we've made some progress I think having advisers ... | well, this has been very frustrating. i went in with senator mccain in one of the first groups in january of 2002. and it's been very frustrating because this approach has been on the table. it just hasn't been well executed over now 16-plus years. and we have to - we've made some progress. i think having advisers with... |
This group of senators there in Afghanistan includes John McCain, as I said, and also Democrat Elizabeth Warren. Those two don't always agree on everything. Would you say when it comes to Afghanistan there is some bipartisan agreement among your colleagues? And how can that bipartisanship, you know, help move this forw... | this group of senators there in afghanistan includes john mccain as i said and. also democrat elizabeth, warren those two don't always agree on everything would you say when it comes to afghanistan there is some bipartisan agreement among your colleagues? and how can that bipartisanship you know help move this | This group. of senators there in Afghanistan includes John McCain as. I said and also Democrat Elizabeth Warren Those two don't always agree on everything Would you say when it comes to, Afghanistan there. is; some bipartisan agreement among your colleagues? And how can that bipartisanship you know help move this | this group of senators there in afghanistan includes john mccain, as i said, and also democrat elizabeth warren. those two don't always agree on everything. would you say when it comes to afghanistan there is some bipartisan agreement among your colleagues? and how can that bipartisanship, you know, help move this forw... |
There is a bipartisan basis. We went into Afghanistan unified because that was the source of the attacks on 9/11. We conducted effective military operations. And then frankly one of the things we did was shift our attention and resource and effort to Iraq, which really hurt our efforts in Afghanistan because for severa... | there is a bipartisan basis we went into. afghanistan unified. because that was the source of the, attacks, on 9/11. we conducted effective military operations and then, frankly one of the things we did was shift our; attention and resource and effort to iraq which really hurt our efforts in afghanistan because for sev... | There is a bipartisan basis We went into Afghanistan unified, because that was the source of the attacks on, 9/11. We conducted effective military operations And then frankly one of the things we did was shift our attention and resource and effort to Iraq which really hurt our efforts in Afghanistan because for several... | there is a bipartisan basis. we went into afghanistan unified because that was the source of the attacks on 9/11. we conducted effective military operations. and then frankly one of the things we did was shift our attention and resource and effort to iraq, which really hurt our efforts in afghanistan because for severa... |
We also have to look at sort of the regional issues, too. Pakistan continues to provide refuge to elements that are attacking Afghan forces in Afghanistan. That has to be dealt with. But there is a bipartisan core because we started that way. And hopefully we can have a plan that will draw bipartisan support. | we also have, to look at sort of the regional issues too pakistan continues to provide refuge to elements that are attacking afghan forces in afghanistan that has to. be dealt with. but there is; a bipartisan core because we started that. way and hopefully we can have a, plan that will draw bipartisan | We also have, to. look at sort of, the regional issues too Pakistan continues to provide refuge to elements that are attacking Afghan forces in Afghanistan That has to be dealt with But there is a bipartisan core because we started that way And hopefully we can have a plan that will draw bipartisan | we also have to look at sort of the regional issues, too. pakistan continues to provide refuge to elements that are attacking afghan forces in afghanistan. that has to be dealt with. but there is a bipartisan core because we started that way. and hopefully we can have a plan that will draw bipartisan support. |
Senator Jack Reed, ranking member of the armed services committee and Democrat from Rhode Island, thank you very much. | senator. jack reed ranking member of the armed. services committee and democrat from rhode island thank you very | Senator, Jack Reed ranking member of the armed services. committee and Democrat from Rhode Island. thank you very | senator jack reed, ranking member of the armed services committee and democrat from rhode island, thank you very much. |
Thanks, Kelly. | thanks, | Thanks | thanks, kelly. |
Professor Gambari is U.N. envoy Ibrahim Gambari. He's spending the weekend in Myanmar, also known as Burma. Gambari is seeking a peaceful solution to the military government's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. | professor gambari, is, u.n envoy ibrahim gambari he's spending the weekend in myanmar also known as burma gambari is seeking a peaceful solution to the military government's crackdown on pro-democracy | Professor Gambari is U.N envoy Ibrahim Gambari; He's, spending the weekend in Myanmar also known as Burma Gambari is seeking, a peaceful solution to the military government's crackdown on pro-democracy | professor gambari is u.n. envoy ibrahim gambari. he's spending the weekend in myanmar, also known as burma. gambari is seeking a peaceful solution to the military government's crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. |
Reliable news about the crackdown has been scarce. The government has kept almost all reporters out. But a broadcast network called the Democratic Voice of Burma has been getting information from inside the country. The network is based in Oslo, Norway. Its chief editor is Aye Chan Naing. | reliable news about the crackdown has been scarce the government has kept almost, all reporters out but a; broadcast, network called the democratic voice of burma has been getting information from inside the country the network is based in oslo norway its chief editor. is aye chan | Reliable news about the crackdown has been scarce The government has kept almost all, reporters out But a broadcast network called the Democratic Voice of Burma has been getting, information. from inside the country The network is based in Oslo Norway Its chief editor is. Aye Chan | reliable news about the crackdown has been scarce. the government has kept almost all reporters out. but a broadcast network called the democratic voice of burma has been getting information from inside the country. the network is based in oslo, norway. its chief editor is aye chan naing. |
Good morning, sir. | good morning | Good morning | good morning, sir. |
President Bush will try to revive the immigration bill after he returns from his European trip tonight. Last week the bill all but died on the Senate floor. | president bush will try. to, revive the immigration, bill. after he. returns from his european trip tonight last, week the bill all but died on the, senate | President Bush, will try to revive the immigration bill after he returns from, his European, trip tonight. Last week the bill all, but died on the Senate | president bush will try to revive the immigration bill after he returns from his european trip tonight. last week the bill all but died on the senate floor. |
Joining us now is NPR's senior Washington editor Ron Elving. Hi, Ron. | joining, us now is npr's senior washington editor ron elving. hi | Joining, us now is NPR's senior Washington editor Ron Elving Hi | joining us now is npr's senior washington editor ron elving. hi, ron. |
Hello, Madeleine. | hello | Hello | hello, madeleine. |
So tomorrow he will have to convince, actually, senators of his own party - right - to back this bill? What he's going to say? | so tomorrow he will. have to convince actually. senators of his. own party - right - to back this bill? what he's going to | So tomorrow he will have to convince actually senators of his, own party - right - to back, this bill? What he's going to | so tomorrow he will have to convince, actually, senators of his own party - right - to back this bill? what he's going to say? |
He's going to say don't give up. The bill is necessary. We have to have it. The current system is broken so, let's pick through the pieces and get back to the bargain that we had in May and let's figure out what our bottom line is as Republicans and get back in the game. Not for me, guys, not for me or my presidency bu... | he's. going to say don't give up the bill is necessary we have to have it the current, system is broken so let's, pick through, the pieces and get back to the bargain that we had, in may and let's figure out what our bottom, line is. as republicans and get back in the game not for me guys not for me or my presidency bu... | He's going to say don't give, up The bill, is necessary We have to have it The current system is broken so let's pick through, the, pieces and get back to the bargain that, we had in May and, let's figure out what our bottom line is as Republicans and get back in the game Not for me, guys not for me, or, my presidency ... | he's going to say don't give up. the bill is necessary. we have to have it. the current system is broken so, let's pick through the pieces and get back to the bargain that we had in may and let's figure out what our bottom line is as republicans and get back in the game. not for me, guys, not for me or my presidency bu... |
Right. Well, there doesn't appear to be a bottom line for members of his own party. They're all over the place on this. | right well there doesn't appear to be a bottom line for members of; his own party they're all over the place on | Right Well there doesn't appear to be a bottom line for members of his own, party They're all over the place on, | right. well, there doesn't appear to be a bottom line for members of his own party. they're all over the place on this. |
Yes. And of course they're hearing a great deal about the negatives in the bill. They've really been beaten up and bruised and bloody by all of the activists, all the activity that is coming at them from talk radio and from the Internet and from phone calls. They've really heard from the people who are against this bil... | yes and of course they're hearing. a great, deal about the negatives in the bill they've really been beaten up and bruised and bloody by all of the activists all the activity that is coming at them from talk radio. and from the internet and. from phone calls they've really heard from the, people who are against this bi... | Yes. And of course they're hearing a great deal about, the negatives in the bill They've really been beaten up and bruised and bloody by all, of the activists all. the activity that is, coming at them from talk, radio, and from the Internet and from phone, calls They've really heard from the people who are against this... | yes. and of course they're hearing a great deal about the negatives in the bill. they've really been beaten up and bruised and bloody by all of the activists, all the activity that is coming at them from talk radio and from the internet and from phone calls. they've really heard from the people who are against this bil... |
Well, what does he have to say to also convince people in the Democratic Party to support this bill, people who have been wavering? | well what does he have to say to also convince people in the democratic party to support this bill people who have been | Well what does he have to, say to also convince people in the Democratic Party to support this bill people. who have been | well, what does he have to say to also convince people in the democratic party to support this bill, people who have been wavering? |
Yes. He still needs the deal with the majority. He needs to figure out whether or not Harry Reid, the senate majority leader, is actually with him or against him on this bill and act accordingly. And at some point he has to figure out what he's going to do with Speaker Nancy Pelosi over on the House side or this is jus... | yes he still needs the. deal with the majority he needs to figure out whether or not harry reid the senate majority. leader is actually with him or against him on this bill and act accordingly and at, some point he has to figure out what he's going to do with speaker nancy pelosi over on the house side or this is, just... | Yes. He still. needs. the deal with the majority. He needs to figure out whether or. not Harry. Reid; the senate majority leader is actually with. him or against him on this. bill and, act accordingly And at some point; he has to figure out what he's going to do with Speaker Nancy Pelosi over on the House side or this ... | yes. he still needs the deal with the majority. he needs to figure out whether or not harry reid, the senate majority leader, is actually with him or against him on this bill and act accordingly. and at some point he has to figure out what he's going to do with speaker nancy pelosi over on the house side or this is jus... |
Okay. So if this bill dies, is that it for the president's domestic agenda? | okay so if this bill dies is that it for the president's domestic | Okay So. if this bill dies is that it for the president's domestic | okay. so if this bill dies, is that it for the president's domestic agenda? |
Not in the sense that the president won't still be a player on the domestic scene. He's going to veto a lot of appropriations bills. He's going to very busy in terms of whatever goes into this energy bill that they're going to try to do this year. But on the ground scale, this is pretty much it. I mean he's already don... | not in the, sense that the president won't still be a player on the domestic scene he's going to veto a. lot of appropriations bills he's going to very. busy in terms, of whatever goes into this energy. bill that they're going to try to do this year but on. the, ground scale this is pretty much it. i mean he's already ... | Not in the sense that the president won't still be a. player on the. domestic scene He's going to veto a. lot of appropriations bills He's going to very; busy, in terms of whatever goes into this energy bill that, they're going to try to do this year But on, the ground scale this is pretty much it I mean he's already d... | not in the sense that the president won't still be a player on the domestic scene. he's going to veto a lot of appropriations bills. he's going to very busy in terms of whatever goes into this energy bill that they're going to try to do this year. but on the ground scale, this is pretty much it. i mean he's already don... |
Well, speaking of that, the Senate this evening is considering a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. What's going to happen there tonight? | well speaking of that the senate this evening is considering a no-confidence vote, on attorney general alberto gonzales what's going to, happen there, | Well speaking of that the Senate this evening is considering, a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales What's going. to happen there | well, speaking of that, the senate this evening is considering a no-confidence vote on attorney general alberto gonzales. what's going to happen there tonight? |
The Republicans in the Senate are not by and large very happy with the attorney general and several of them have said in public that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales ought to resign. But they're also not willing to go along with this Democratic ploy, if you will, of trying to have a no-confidence vote, which has no le... | the republicans in the. senate are not, by and large very happy with the attorney general and several of them have said. in public that attorney general alberto gonzales ought to resign but they're also not willing to go along with this. democratic ploy. if you will of, trying to have a no-confidence vote which has no ... | The Republicans in the Senate are not by and large very happy with the attorney general and several of them have said in public that Attorney General; Alberto Gonzales ought to resign. But they're also not willing to go along with this Democratic ploy if you will of; trying. to have a no-confidence vote which has no le... | the republicans in the senate are not by and large very happy with the attorney general and several of them have said in public that attorney general alberto gonzales ought to resign. but they're also not willing to go along with this democratic ploy, if you will, of trying to have a no-confidence vote, which has no le... |
So the Democrats are going to need 60 votes to proceed to formally discuss this tonight. And unless they get some Republicans to play ball with them, they're not even to get close to 60, and that will be that. They'll not go any further than tonight. But we shouldn't interpret that that's the end of the troubles for th... | so the, democrats are going to need 60 votes to proceed to formally discuss this tonight and unless they get some republicans to play ball with them they're not even to get close to 60, and that will, be that they'll, not go any further than tonight but we shouldn't interpret that that's the end of, the troubles, for t... | So the Democrats are going to need 60 votes to proceed to formally discuss this tonight And unless. they, get, some Republicans to play ball with them they're not even to get close to 60, and that will be that They'll not go any. further, than tonight But, we shouldn't interpret that that's the end of the troubles for ... | so the democrats are going to need 60 votes to proceed to formally discuss this tonight. and unless they get some republicans to play ball with them, they're not even to get close to 60, and that will be that. they'll not go any further than tonight. but we shouldn't interpret that that's the end of the troubles for th... |
And meanwhile, the president is still standing by him. | and meanwhile the president is still standing by | And meanwhile the president is still standing by | and meanwhile, the president is still standing by him. |
Indeed he is. | indeed he | Indeed he | indeed he is. |
NPR's senior Washington editor Ron Elving, thank you. | npr's senior washington editor ron elving. thank | NPR's senior Washington editor, Ron Elving thank | npr's senior washington editor ron elving, thank you. |
Thank you, Madeleine. | thank you | Thank you | thank you, madeleine. |
And now more about the challenges faced by Afro-Caribbean hoping to immigrate to the U.S. Census figures show many Caribbean immigrants are concentrated on the East Coast. Six out of ten live in New York, Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and most are from Haiti and Jamaica. Jocelyn McCalla is a Haitian born immigrant advocat... | and, now more about the challenges faced by. afro-caribbean hoping to immigrate to the u.s census figures show many. caribbean. immigrants are concentrated on the east coast six out of ten live in new. york miami and fort lauderdale and most are from haiti and jamaica jocelyn mccalla is a haitian born immigrant advocat... | And now more about the challenges faced by Afro-Caribbean hoping to immigrate to the U.S Census figures show. many Caribbean immigrants are concentrated on the East Coast Six out of ten live in New York Miami and Fort Lauderdale and most are from Haiti. and, Jamaica Jocelyn McCalla is, a Haitian born immigrant advocate... | and now more about the challenges faced by afro-caribbean hoping to immigrate to the u.s. census figures show many caribbean immigrants are concentrated on the east coast. six out of ten live in new york, miami and fort lauderdale, and most are from haiti and jamaica. jocelyn mccalla is a haitian born immigrant advocat... |
So much has been made over the last month or so about immigration, but there are those who suggest that African and Caribbean people are being lost in all of the talk. Do you believe that to be the case? | so much has been made over, the last. month, or so about immigration but there are those who suggest that african. and caribbean people are being lost in. all of. the talk do you believe that to be the. | So much has been made over the last month or so about, immigration but there are those who, suggest that African and Caribbean people are being lost in all of the talk Do you believe that to be the | so much has been made over the last month or so about immigration, but there are those who suggest that african and caribbean people are being lost in all of the talk. do you believe that to be the case? |
Obviously, African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States are a small segment of a larger immigration population. But the fact is that those pro or anti immigrants have put the face of Hispanics on the media and, to a certain extent, that's the image that resonates with the public out there. | obviously african and caribbean immigrants in the united states are a small segment of a larger immigration population but the fact is that those pro or anti immigrants have put the face of hispanics on the media and to a certain extent that's the image that resonates with the public out | Obviously. African and Caribbean immigrants in the, United States are a small, segment of a larger immigration population But the fact is that those pro, or anti immigrants have put the face of Hispanics on the media and to a certain extent that's, the image that resonates with. the public, out | obviously, african and caribbean immigrants in the united states are a small segment of a larger immigration population. but the fact is that those pro or anti immigrants have put the face of hispanics on the media and, to a certain extent, that's the image that resonates with the public out there. |
There are lots and lots of Caribbean immigrants in New York City. Africans have been coming to the United States out of a two-fold process, one of which has to do with refuge resettlement from Africa, a process that began about 10 years ago when there were issues of inequity being raised. Because, at the time, there we... | there are lots and lots of caribbean, immigrants in new york city africans have been coming to the united states. out of a two-fold process one of which has to do with refuge resettlement from africa a process, that began about 10 years ago when there were. issues, of inequity being raised because at. the time there we... | There are lots and. lots of Caribbean immigrants in, New York City Africans have been coming to the United States out of a two-fold process one of which has to do with refuge resettlement from Africa a. process, that began about 10 years ago when there were issues of inequity being raised Because at the time there were... | there are lots and lots of caribbean immigrants in new york city. africans have been coming to the united states out of a two-fold process, one of which has to do with refuge resettlement from africa, a process that began about 10 years ago when there were issues of inequity being raised. because, at the time, there we... |
And although Africa has a large refugee population, in fact, the largest refugee population in the world, the United States government failed to address that issue for quite a long time. And therefore, a number of African refugees have come to the United States and settled in the United States. But they have been reset... | and although africa has a large refugee population in. fact the, largest refugee population in the world the united states government failed to address, that issue for quite, a long time and therefore a number of african. refugees have come to the united states; and settled in the, united states but they have been rese... | And although. Africa has a large refugee population in fact the largest refugee population in the world the United States, government failed to address that issue. for quite a long time And therefore a number of African refugees have come to the, United States and settled in. the United States But they have been resett... | and although africa has a large refugee population, in fact, the largest refugee population in the world, the united states government failed to address that issue for quite a long time. and therefore, a number of african refugees have come to the united states and settled in the united states. but they have been reset... |
In your position you've been a leading advocate for human rights U.S. policies toward Haitian refugees and immigrants. And I'm curious if you're concerned at all with idea that Afro-Caribbean and African connections to the United States government are not seen by Washington as important as our relation with Mexico. | in, your position you've been a leading advocate for human rights u.s policies toward haitian refugees and immigrants and i'm curious if you're concerned at all with idea that afro-caribbean and african connections to the united states, government are not seen by washington as important as our relation with | In your position you've been a. leading advocate for. human rights, U.S policies toward Haitian refugees and immigrants And I'm curious if you're concerned at all with idea that Afro-Caribbean and African connections to the United States, government are not seen by Washington as important as our relation with | in your position you've been a leading advocate for human rights u.s. policies toward haitian refugees and immigrants. and i'm curious if you're concerned at all with idea that afro-caribbean and african connections to the united states government are not seen by washington as important as our relation with mexico. |
He'll need that sort of patience at the United Nations, where he would replace John Bolton. Khalilzad worked on President Bush's National Security Council, and was the first U.S. ambassador to Kabul after the Taliban fell. There, he was a viceroy of sorts. In Baghdad, he also had a reputation for playing a highly publi... | he'll, need that. sort of patience at the united nations where, he would replace john bolton khalilzad worked on president, bush's national security council and was the first u.s ambassador to kabul. after the taliban fell there he was a viceroy. of sorts in baghdad he also had a reputation. for playing. a highly publi... | He'll need that sort of patience at the United Nations where he would replace John Bolton Khalilzad, worked on President Bush's National Security Council and was the first U.S ambassador, to Kabul after the Taliban fell There he was a viceroy of sorts In Baghdad. he also had a, reputation for playing a highly public ro... | he'll need that sort of patience at the united nations, where he would replace john bolton. khalilzad worked on president bush's national security council, and was the first u.s. ambassador to kabul after the taliban fell. there, he was a viceroy of sorts. in baghdad, he also had a reputation for playing a highly publi... |
(As Bruce Pearson) Coach, got to go. | (as bruce, pearson) coach got to | (As Bruce Pearson) Coach got. to | (as bruce pearson) coach, got to go. |
Based on our study, the heavy metal concentrations in the sediment, in particular, lead and cadmium, especially in the open river sections, they're very high. | based on our study the heavy metal concentrations in the sediment in particular lead, and cadmium especially in the open river sections they're very | Based on our study the heavy metal concentrations in the sediment in particular lead and cadmium especially in the open river sections they're very | based on our study, the heavy metal concentrations in the sediment, in particular, lead and cadmium, especially in the open river sections, they're very high. |
Knowing what you know, would you go swimming in the Pearl River? | knowing, what you know would you go swimming in the pearl | Knowing what you, know would you go swimming in the Pearl. | knowing what you know, would you go swimming in the pearl river? |
I won't, because I don't like water quality there. | i won't because i don't like water quality | I, won't. because I; don't like water quality | i won't, because i don't like water quality there. |
And I'm now sitting in a small boat on the edge of the river. And from there, I can see the last-minute clean-up measures that are underway. There's a whole fleet of launches plying up and down the river, and the men in orange life vests on them, that are literally fishing the trash out of the river, now. | and. i'm now sitting in a small boat, on the edge of the river. and from there i can see the last-minute clean-up measures that are underway there's a whole fleet of launches plying up and, down the river and the men in orange; life vests on them that are literally fishing the trash out of, the river | And I'm. now sitting in a small boat on, the edge of the river And from there I can see the last-minute, clean-up measures that are underway, There's a whole fleet of launches plying up and down the river and the. men in, orange life vests on them that are literally fishing the trash out of the river | and i'm now sitting in a small boat on the edge of the river. and from there, i can see the last-minute clean-up measures that are underway. there's a whole fleet of launches plying up and down the river, and the men in orange life vests on them, that are literally fishing the trash out of the river, now. |
And I'm joined here by Kevin May, the toxic campaigner for Greenpeace China. Kevin, first of all, why is the river so dirty? | and i'm joined here by kevin may the toxic campaigner for greenpeace china kevin first of all why is the river, so | And I'm joined here, by Kevin May the toxic campaigner for Greenpeace China Kevin first of, all why is the river so, | and i'm joined here by kevin may, the toxic campaigner for greenpeace china. kevin, first of all, why is the river so dirty? |
A lot of factories, including very polluting factories, are in this region. And they need water to operate. So that explains why it's so polluted. | a lot of factories including very polluting factories are in this region and they need water to operate so that explains why it's so | A lot of factories. including very polluting factories are in this region And they; need water to. operate So that, explains why it's so | a lot of factories, including very polluting factories, are in this region. and they need water to operate. so that explains why it's so polluted. |
And the measures that are being taken to improve the water quality, are they long-term measures, or just short-term ones for the swim today? | and the. measures that are being taken. to, improve the water quality are they long-term measures or just short-term ones for the. swim | And the measures that are being taken to improve the, water quality are, they long-term measures or just short-term ones. for the swim | and the measures that are being taken to improve the water quality, are they long-term measures, or just short-term ones for the swim today? |
Right. We don't have the reason to believe that that is long term. We don't see a very comprehensive policy suggested by the government, to maintain and also further improve, the quality of the water here. | right we don't, have the reason to believe, that. that is long term we don't see a very, comprehensive policy suggested by the government to maintain and also further, improve the. quality of the water | Right We don't have the reason to believe that that is long term We don't see a very comprehensive policy suggested by the government to. maintain and also further improve the quality of the water | right. we don't have the reason to believe that that is long term. we don't see a very comprehensive policy suggested by the government, to maintain and also further improve, the quality of the water here. |
Here at the starting line, there's really a mood of barely suppressed hysteria. All the swimmers are lined up, waiting to go in their swimming trunks. | here at the starting line there's really a mood, of barely suppressed hysteria; all the swimmers are lined up waiting to go in their swimming | Here at, the starting line there's really a mood of barely suppressed hysteria All the swimmers are lined up waiting. to go in their swimming | here at the starting line, there's really a mood of barely suppressed hysteria. all the swimmers are lined up, waiting to go in their swimming trunks. |
(Foreign language spoken) | (foreign language | (Foreign language | (foreign language spoken) |
It's been many, many years since I've swum here, 58-year-old Mr. Liu says, beaming as he waits his turn. It's not that clean, he admits, but at least it's not harmful. | it's been many many years since i've swum here 58-year-old mr liu says beaming as he waits his turn it's not that clean he admits but at least it's not | It's been many many years since, I've swum here 58-year-old Mr Liu says; beaming as he waits his turn It's not that clean he admits but; at least it's not | it's been many, many years since i've swum here, 58-year-old mr. liu says, beaming as he waits his turn. it's not that clean, he admits, but at least it's not harmful. |
So the provincial leaders are arriving. All this clapping and cheering. This really feels like it's a propaganda exercise from the 1960s. | so the provincial leaders are arriving. all this clapping and cheering this really feels like it's a propaganda exercise from the. | So the provincial leaders. are arriving All this clapping and cheering, This really feels like it's a propaganda exercise from the | so the provincial leaders are arriving. all this clapping and cheering. this really feels like it's a propaganda exercise from the 1960s. |
(Soundbite of cheering) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of. | (soundbite of cheering) |
And they're off. More than three thousand people are swimming half a mile across the river. Because of the swimathon, the sewage outlets that normally flow straight into the river have been blocked off, for today, at least. | and they're off more. than three thousand people. are swimming half a mile, across the river because of the swimathon the sewage. outlets that normally flow straight. into the river have been blocked off for today at | And, they're off. More than, three thousand people are, swimming half a mile across the river Because of the swimathon the sewage outlets that normally flow straight, into, the river, have been blocked off for today at | and they're off. more than three thousand people are swimming half a mile across the river. because of the swimathon, the sewage outlets that normally flow straight into the river have been blocked off, for today, at least. |
So now I've come around to the other side of the river, the finishing line. And as the teams come in, they're all quite triumphal. They're all making victory signs and cheering. And many of them have actually been singing as they swim across the river. You might be able to hear. | so, now i've come around to the other side of, the river the finishing. line and; as the teams come in they're all quite triumphal they're all; making victory signs and cheering and many of them have actually been singing as, they, swim across the river you might be able to | So now I've come around to the other side of the river the finishing line And as the teams come in they're all quite triumphal They're all making victory signs and; cheering And many of, them have actually been. singing as they swim across the river You might be able to | so now i've come around to the other side of the river, the finishing line. and as the teams come in, they're all quite triumphal. they're all making victory signs and cheering. and many of them have actually been singing as they swim across the river. you might be able to hear. |
(Soundbite of cheering) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of cheering) |
(Foreign language spoken) | (foreign language | (Foreign language | (foreign language spoken) |
It was a tiny bit smelly, swimmer Qiao Pin tells reporters. It's so murky you can't see your own feet. | it was a, tiny bit smelly swimmer qiao pin tells reporters it's so murky you can't see your. own | It was a tiny bit smelly swimmer Qiao Pin tells reporters It's, so murky you can't see your own | it was a tiny bit smelly, swimmer qiao pin tells reporters. it's so murky you can't see your own feet. |
(Speaking foreign language) | (speaking foreign | (Speaking, foreign | (speaking foreign language) |
In my day you could drink river water while you swam, says 69-year-old Zhang Xueqin, watching from the sidelines. | in my day you could drink river water while you swam says, 69-year-old zhang xueqin watching. from the | In. my day you could drink river water while you swam says 69-year-old Zhang Xueqin. watching. from. the | in my day you could drink river water while you swam, says 69-year-old zhang xueqin, watching from the sidelines. |
(Speaking foreign language) | (speaking foreign | (Speaking foreign | (speaking foreign language) |
The government's spending millions on all this hoopla, he says. If the river still isn't fit for swimming in three or four years, that would be unacceptable. | the government's. spending millions on all this hoopla he says if the river still isn't fit for swimming in three or four years that would be, | The government's spending millions on, all this hoopla, he says If the river still isn't fit for swimming in three or four years that would be, | the government's spending millions on all this hoopla, he says. if the river still isn't fit for swimming in three or four years, that would be unacceptable. |
Faced with widespread environmental devastation, China's local governments may be satisfied with grandiose propaganda gestures like swimathons. But it's clear, their citizens now want more. | faced with widespread environmental devastation china's local governments may be satisfied with grandiose propaganda gestures like swimathons but. it's clear, their citizens now, want | Faced with widespread environmental, devastation China's local governments may be, satisfied with grandiose propaganda gestures, like swimathons But it's clear their citizens now want | faced with widespread environmental devastation, china's local governments may be satisfied with grandiose propaganda gestures like swimathons. but it's clear, their citizens now want more. |
Louisa Lim, NPR News, Guangzhou. | louisa lim npr news | Louisa, Lim, NPR News | louisa lim, npr news, guangzhou. |
This Tuesday, Californians will be voting in primary elections. The air there is heavy with political attacks, and some of California's hot legislative battles have gotten really personal. A few have also gotten a little weird. | this tuesday californians will be voting in primary; elections the air, there is heavy with. political attacks and some of california's hot legislative battles have gotten really. personal a few; have also gotten a little, | This Tuesday Californians will be. voting in primary elections The air there is heavy with, political attacks and some of California's hot legislative battles, have gotten really personal A few have. also gotten a little | this tuesday, californians will be voting in primary elections. the air there is heavy with political attacks, and some of california's hot legislative battles have gotten really personal. a few have also gotten a little weird. |
As NPR's Ina Jaffe reports. | as npr's ina jaffe | As NPR's Ina Jaffe | as npr's ina jaffe reports. |
I came home from running errands recently and found this on my answering machine. | i came home from running errands recently and found this on my, answering | I came home, from running errands recently and found this on, my. answering | i came home from running errands recently and found this on my answering machine. |
(Soundbite of answering machine recording) | (soundbite; of answering machine | (Soundbite of answering machine | (soundbite of answering machine recording) |
(On Machine) Saturday, 2:22 PM. | (on machine) saturday | (On Machine) Saturday | (on machine) saturday, 2:22 pm. |
(On Machine) Hi, I'm Tom Mullins. My wife Jenny Oropeza is running for state Senate. | (on machine) hi i'm tom mullins. my wife. jenny oropeza is running for state | (On Machine) Hi, I'm Tom Mullins My wife Jenny Oropeza is running for state | (on machine) hi, i'm tom mullins. my wife jenny oropeza is running for state senate. |
Democrat Jenny Oropeza is a member of the State Assembly, now in a very tough contest for state Senate in a district running along the coast from Long Beach North to L.A. Her opponent is one of her Democratic colleagues in the Assembly, George Nakano. And Jenny Oropeza's husband had a bone to pick with a mailer sent ou... | democrat jenny oropeza is a member of the. state assembly now in a very tough contest for state senate in, a, district running along the. coast from long beach north to l.a; her opponent is one of her democratic colleagues in the assembly george nakano and jenny, oropeza's husband had a bone to pick with a mailer sent ... | Democrat Jenny Oropeza is, a member of the State Assembly now in a very tough contest for state Senate in a district running along the coast from Long Beach North to, L.A Her opponent, is one of her Democratic. colleagues in the. Assembly. George Nakano And Jenny Oropeza's husband had a bone, to pick with a mailer sent... | democrat jenny oropeza is a member of the state assembly, now in a very tough contest for state senate in a district running along the coast from long beach north to l.a. her opponent is one of her democratic colleagues in the assembly, george nakano. and jenny oropeza's husband had a bone to pick with a mailer sent ou... |
Nakano said that we do not send our children to public schools. Let me set the record straight. Jenny and I do not have children. | nakano said. that we do not send our children to public schools let me set the record straight jenny and i do not have | Nakano said that we do not send our children, to public schools, Let me set the, record straight. Jenny and I do not have | nakano said that we do not send our children to public schools. let me set the record straight. jenny and i do not have children. |
The mailer in question had a comparative checklist. It shows that Nakano's kids went to public school. The Oropeza column is blank. It also describes three education bills Nakano voted for in the Assembly. Again, the Oropeza column is blank. Park Skelton, her campaign consultant, says there's a reason she didn't vote f... | the mailer. in question had a comparative checklist it shows that nakano's kids went to public. school the oropeza column is blank it also describes. three education bills nakano voted for. in the assembly again the oropeza column is blank park skelton her campaign consultant, says there's a reason she didn't vote for ... | The mailer in question had a comparative checklist It shows that Nakano's kids went to public school The Oropeza column is blank It also describes three education bills Nakano voted for in the Assembly Again the Oropeza column is blank. Park Skelton her campaign consultant says there's a reason she didn't. vote for tho... | the mailer in question had a comparative checklist. it shows that nakano's kids went to public school. the oropeza column is blank. it also describes three education bills nakano voted for in the assembly. again, the oropeza column is blank. park skelton, her campaign consultant, says there's a reason she didn't vote f... |
All three of those were in the period of time when he was in the Assembly and Jenny had not yet been elected. | all three of those were in the period of time when he was in. the assembly and jenny had not. yet been | All three of, those were in the period of time when he was in the; Assembly and Jenny had not yet been | all three of those were in the period of time when he was in the assembly and jenny had not yet been elected. |
So she couldn't have voted for them. She wasn't holding office. | so she couldn't have voted for them she wasn't holding, | So she couldn't have voted for them She wasn't holding | so she couldn't have voted for them. she wasn't holding office. |
Yeah. She was probably at home taking care of her non-existent children at the time. | yeah she was probably at home taking care of, her non-existent children, at the | Yeah She was probably at home taking care of her non-existent children at the | yeah. she was probably at home taking care of her non-existent children at the time. |
The Nakano campaign defends the mailer. It was merely supposed to highlight his record on education, says consultant Robin Swanson. | the nakano campaign defends the mailer it was merely supposed to highlight his, record on education says consultant robin, | The, Nakano campaign defends the mailer. It, was merely supposed to highlight his record on education says consultant Robin, | the nakano campaign defends the mailer. it was merely supposed to highlight his record on education, says consultant robin swanson. |
And that was the point of that mailer, to talk about George Nakano's record, not to talk about Jenny Oropeza's record. | and that was the. point of that mailer to talk about george nakano's record not to talk about jenny oropeza's | And, that was the point of that mailer to talk about George Nakano's record not to talk about Jenny Oropeza's | and that was the point of that mailer, to talk about george nakano's record, not to talk about jenny oropeza's record. |
A bit farther south, in Orange County, voters are being constantly reminded about a painful part of Democratic State Senate candidate Tom Umberg's record that he'd just as soon they forget. Last year, he and his wife of 23 years, Robin Umberg, publicly acknowledged that he'd had an affair. | a bit farther south in, orange county. voters, are being constantly reminded about a painful part of democratic state, senate candidate tom umberg's record. that he'd just as soon, they forget last year he and his. wife of 23 years robin umberg publicly acknowledged that he'd had an | A bit farther south in Orange County voters are. being constantly reminded about a painful part of. Democratic State Senate candidate, Tom Umberg's record that he'd, just as soon they forget Last year he and his wife of 23 years Robin Umberg publicly acknowledged that he'd had an | a bit farther south, in orange county, voters are being constantly reminded about a painful part of democratic state senate candidate tom umberg's record that he'd just as soon they forget. last year, he and his wife of 23 years, robin umberg, publicly acknowledged that he'd had an affair. |
I've made mistakes, that's clearly true, in my personal life. And those now are, gosh, well behind us. | i've made mistakes that's clearly true in. my. personal life and those now are gosh well behind | I've made mistakes that's clearly true in my personal life And those now are gosh well behind | i've made mistakes, that's clearly true, in my personal life. and those now are, gosh, well behind us. |
But directly in front of the voters, who've received mailers featuring a smiling Mrs. Umberg and a question: Why would we trust him? The mailers are actually paid for by an independent committee, not by Umberg's opponent, Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa. Umberg calls him responsible anyway. | but directly in front of the voters; who've received mailers featuring a smiling mrs umberg and a question: why would we trust him? the mailers are actually paid for by an; independent committee not by umberg's opponent orange county supervisor lou correa umberg calls him, responsible | But directly in front of the voters who've received mailers featuring a smiling, Mrs, Umberg and a question: Why would we trust, him? The mailers are actually paid for by an independent committee not by Umberg's. opponent Orange County Supervisor Lou Correa Umberg, calls him responsible | but directly in front of the voters, who've received mailers featuring a smiling mrs. umberg and a question: why would we trust him? the mailers are actually paid for by an independent committee, not by umberg's opponent, orange county supervisor lou correa. umberg calls him responsible anyway. |
The organization that I lead, the National Coalition for Haitian Rights, began life about 25 years ago as a National Coalition for Haitian Refugees. Then, I must say, that there was a lot of emphasis being put on the inequities that the Haitians immigrants received at the hands of the United States Government. And for ... | the organization that, i lead the national coalition for haitian rights began life about 25 years ago as a national coalition for haitian refugees then i must. say that there was a lot, of emphasis being put on the inequities that the haitians immigrants received at, the hands of the united states government and for th... | The organization that I lead the National, Coalition for Haitian Rights began life about 25 years ago as, a National Coalition for Haitian Refugees Then I must say that there, was a lot of emphasis being put on the inequities that the Haitians immigrants received at the hands of the United States Government And for tha... | the organization that i lead, the national coalition for haitian rights, began life about 25 years ago as a national coalition for haitian refugees. then, i must say, that there was a lot of emphasis being put on the inequities that the haitians immigrants received at the hands of the united states government. and for ... |
An unfortunate thing here is that the relations between the United States government and Caribbean immigrants take the image of the Haitian refugee and immigrants. So, not a lot of emphasis, not a lot of publicity or limelight, have been put on the Caribbean immigrants--of the English speaking Caribbean, in particular. | an unfortunate thing here is that, the relations between the united states government and caribbean, immigrants take; the image of the. haitian refugee and immigrants so not a; lot of emphasis not a lot of publicity or limelight have been. put on the caribbean immigrants--of the. english. speaking caribbean in | An unfortunate thing here is that the, relations between the United States government and, Caribbean immigrants take the image, of the Haitian refugee and immigrants So not; a. lot of emphasis not; a lot of publicity or limelight have been put on, the Caribbean immigrants--of the English speaking Caribbean in | an unfortunate thing here is that the relations between the united states government and caribbean immigrants take the image of the haitian refugee and immigrants. so, not a lot of emphasis, not a lot of publicity or limelight, have been put on the caribbean immigrants--of the english speaking caribbean, in particular. |
There seems to be, if polls are to be believed, a growing sentiment of anti-immigrants in this country. But what we are also seeing within communities of color is that same type of division, African-Americans against Cubans, Haitians, Africans. This has to problematic with a group that one would believe would want to f... | there seems to be. if polls are to be believed a growing, sentiment of anti-immigrants in this country but what we are. also seeing within communities. of color is that same type of division african-americans against cubans haitians africans this, has, to problematic with a group that one would believe would want to fi... | There seems to be if polls are to be, believed a growing sentiment of anti-immigrants in this country But. what we are also seeing within communities of color is that same type. of division African-Americans against Cubans Haitians Africans This. has to problematic with a group that one would, believe would want to fin... | there seems to be, if polls are to be believed, a growing sentiment of anti-immigrants in this country. but what we are also seeing within communities of color is that same type of division, african-americans against cubans, haitians, africans. this has to problematic with a group that one would believe would want to f... |
I think that those who oppose a sort of continued immigration flow as it has been United States, have done a great deal of effort to divide African-Americans from immigrants, particularly the Caribbean and Haitian immigrants. And they have done so in a way that says, listen, if these people are allowed into this countr... | i think that those who oppose a sort of continued immigration flow, as it has been united states have done a great deal of, effort. to divide african-americans from immigrants particularly the caribbean and haitian immigrants and they have, done so in a way that says listen. if these people are. allowed, into this coun... | I think that those who oppose a sort of continued immigration flow as it has been United States. have done a great deal of effort to divide African-Americans from immigrants particularly the Caribbean and Haitian, immigrants And they have done so in a way that says listen if these, people are allowed into this country ... | i think that those who oppose a sort of continued immigration flow as it has been united states, have done a great deal of effort to divide african-americans from immigrants, particularly the caribbean and haitian immigrants. and they have done so in a way that says, listen, if these people are allowed into this countr... |
The fact is that there is a number of educated African immigrants or Caribbean immigrants that come to the United States. It's relatively a very small number. It's not a very large number compared to the overall immigration numbers. The second thing here is that, obviously, African-Americans have to realize that by pul... | the fact is that there is; a number of educated african immigrants or caribbean immigrants that come to the united states it's relatively, a very small number it's not a. very large number compared to; the overall immigration numbers the second; thing here is that obviously african-americans have to realize that by pul... | The fact is that there is a number of, educated African immigrants or Caribbean immigrants that come to the United States It's relatively a very small number It's not a. very large number compared to the overall, immigration numbers The second thing here is that obviously African-Americans have to realize that by pulli... | the fact is that there is a number of educated african immigrants or caribbean immigrants that come to the united states. it's relatively a very small number. it's not a very large number compared to the overall immigration numbers. the second thing here is that, obviously, african-americans have to realize that by pul... |
The other part of this equation has to do with the fact that the Haitians who become citizens of the United States must begin to join forces with African-Americans in this country and flex their muscle, so to speak, so that a greater share of assistance goes to countries like Haiti, goes to countries in Africa, which a... | the other part of this. equation has to do with the fact that the. haitians who become citizens of the united. states must begin to join forces with african-americans in this country and flex. their muscle so to speak so that a greater share of assistance goes to countries like haiti goes to countries, in africa which ... | The other part of this equation has to do with. the fact that the Haitians who become citizens of the United States must begin to join forces with African-Americans in this country and flex their muscle so to speak so that a greater share, of assistance goes to countries. like Haiti goes to countries in Africa which ar... | the other part of this equation has to do with the fact that the haitians who become citizens of the united states must begin to join forces with african-americans in this country and flex their muscle, so to speak, so that a greater share of assistance goes to countries like haiti, goes to countries in africa, which a... |
How concerned are you, finally, with the idea that while we watch the immigration bills be put through the rigors of Washington--the debate between the House, the Senate and the President--will ultimately, perhaps, cause problems for those who are here, legally, in the country, but may give restrictions to them that, h... | how concerned are you, finally with the idea that while we watch the immigration bills be put through the rigors of washington--the debate between the house the senate and the president--will ultimately perhaps cause problems for those who are here legally in the country but may give restrictions to them that heretofor... | How concerned are you finally with. the idea that while we watch the immigration bills be put through the rigors of. Washington--the, debate; between the House the Senate, and the President--will ultimately perhaps cause problems for those who are here legally in the country but may give restrictions to them that heret... | how concerned are you, finally, with the idea that while we watch the immigration bills be put through the rigors of washington--the debate between the house, the senate and the president--will ultimately, perhaps, cause problems for those who are here, legally, in the country, but may give restrictions to them that, h... |
Well, I'm very much concerned about the kind of immigration law that will eventually be adopted. I think--all the versions that I have seen so far contain severe restrictions on the civil and political rights of the people who are immigrants, as well as those who would be in close connection with them. And I think that... | well i'm very much concerned, about. the, kind of immigration law that will eventually, be adopted i think--all the versions that i have seen so far contain severe restrictions. on the civil and political rights of, the people who are immigrants as well as those who would be in close connection with them and i. think t... | Well I'm very much concerned about the kind of immigration law that will eventually be adopted I think--all. the versions that I, have seen so far contain severe restrictions on the civil and political rights of the people who are immigrants as well as. those who. would be in, close connection with them. And I think th... | well, i'm very much concerned about the kind of immigration law that will eventually be adopted. i think--all the versions that i have seen so far contain severe restrictions on the civil and political rights of the people who are immigrants, as well as those who would be in close connection with them. and i think that... |
Jocelyn McCalla is head of the New York-based National Coalition for Haitian Rights. He spoke with NPR's Ed Gordon. | jocelyn mccalla is head of; the new york-based national coalition for haitian rights he spoke with npr's ed | Jocelyn McCalla is head of the New York-based National Coalition for Haitian Rights He, spoke with NPR's Ed | jocelyn mccalla is head of the new york-based national coalition for haitian rights. he spoke with npr's ed gordon. |
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