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Ami Bera: A great nation--when they see famine and when they see public health crisis--doesn't retreat from the world, a great…

On the recordMay 17, 2017
A great nation--when they see famine and when they see public health crisis--doesn't retreat from the world, a great nation leads with our moral values.
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Ami Bera
Democratic · California

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Bera argues that America should lead in humanitarian efforts rather than withdraw.

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