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Jim Costa: I think it is our moral duty as a Nation to continue to lead this humanitarian effort.

On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
I think it is our moral duty as a Nation to continue to lead this humanitarian effort.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Costa emphasizes the U.S. responsibility in humanitarian efforts globally.

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