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Thomas M. Countryman: I would like to see this administration and this Congress make a long-term commitment to steadily expanded resources for…

On the recordMarch 16, 2016
I would like to see this administration and this Congress make a long-term commitment to steadily expanded resources for the International Atomic Energy Agency because, yes, it is that central to U.S. security and to global security.
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Thomas M. Countryman

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Emphasizes the need for increased funding for the IAEA for national and global security.

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