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Howard Berman: “Any honest assessment of the United Nations would have to conclude that the organization... plays an important and often…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Any honest assessment of the United Nations would have to conclude that the organization... plays an important and often essential role in supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security interests.
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Howard Berman
California

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Berman acknowledges the UN's critical role in U.S. foreign policy despite its imperfections.

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