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Howard Berman: It bears repeating that we give humanitarian and development aid not only because it is the right thing to do but…

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
It bears repeating that we give humanitarian and development aid not only because it is the right thing to do but because it is the smart thing to do.
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Howard Berman
California

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Berman emphasizes the importance of humanitarian aid for both moral and practical reasons.

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