10/20/2021
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"We actually are working on a bill in that regard right now, to try and make sure that our diplomats are able to get outside and actually talk to people and understand what is going on and take the nec..."
"The tactical counterterrorism tools just do not cut it, and instability and violence are fueled by historical social grievances, a lack of accessible public services, and exclusion from political proc..."
"In Fiscal Year 2020, only 5.6 percent of USAID funding went to local partners."
"the question is, why does this matter? Why is it important to fund local partners directly? And the answer is: Power."