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“As Serbia continues to move towards rectifying the evils of its past and joining the ranks of democratic nations, it is important that the individuals involved in the death of the Bytyqi brothers are held accountable for their actions[.]”

Quote by Tim Bishop

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Tim Bishop is an experienced American politician born on June 1, 1950. He served as a U.S. Representative, representing New York's 1st Congressional District. During his tenure in Congress, Bishop focused on defense, foreign policy, and environmental issues. more

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