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Michael G. Mullen: development assistance is a modern national security tool and that cuts to USAID would increase risk to Americans and to…

On the recordJune 14, 2017
development assistance is a modern national security tool and that cuts to USAID would increase risk to Americans and to our brave military service members.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Stating the importance of development aid for national security.

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