Ted Turner honored at Refugees International dinner in Washington
Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) attends the 30th Anniversary Refugees International dinner at the Embassy of Italy in Washington on May 7, 2009. The organization is honoring Ted Turner for his contributions to humanitarian issues. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)
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