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Scott Peters: “This investment in the State Department, which is a cost-effective investment in our national security.”

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
This investment in the State Department, which is a cost-effective investment in our national security.
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Scott Peters
Democratic · California

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Peters argues for funding the State Department to enhance national security.

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