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Jim Costa: “I totally believe that when America carries a burden of food aid to these underdevelopment and unfortunate countries and…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
I totally believe that when America carries a burden of food aid to these underdevelopment and unfortunate countries and these unfortunate people that we should also bear the responsibility and the accountability of delivering this food economically and safely.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the responsibility of the U.S. in delivering food aid effectively.

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