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Article: Arroyo to consult Congress on Sabah; Talks on revival of RP claim must be unemotional - Palace.(Main News)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- September 1, 2002
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Byline: FERDIE J. MAGLALANG
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will seek a dispassionate consultation with Congress aimed at forging a crystal-clear consensus whether the government should once again revive its claim to Sabah, Malaca? announced yesterday.
Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said the President felt the need to discuss with Congress leaders tomorrow their common sentiment on the thorny issue of the country's claim to Sabah but hoped that the consultation will remain impartial and unemotional.
"She intends to consult with leaders of both houses of Congress as soon as possible and seek a consensus which hopefully will consider both the ...