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Sam Farr: “The number one request from the President of the country, the number one request of the Ambassador of the country and…”

On the recordApril 12, 2011
The number one request from the President of the country, the number one request of the Ambassador of the country and the head of USAID is, 'Bring Peace Corps.'
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Sam Farr
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Farr highlights the demand for Peace Corps in East Timor due to funding shortages.

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