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Norma Torres: “We cannot directly or indirectly prop up wannabe dictators and allow these loans to support their attack on democracy.”

On the recordMarch 24, 2021
We cannot directly or indirectly prop up wannabe dictators and allow these loans to support their attack on democracy.
Said by
Norma Torres
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Torres emphasizes the need to prevent U.S. funds from supporting authoritarian regimes.

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