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On the recordJune 27, 2024
Mr. Chairman, just to clarify, I didn't say that USAID had a heavy hand. What I said was that the distribution of aid from this pier is at least partially managed by USAID. That is what I said. It would be, I think, wise to not mislead the public, and this is how disinformation and misinformation and lies get spread. I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Waltz). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California

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