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Michael Bennet: “It would seem that if there were a way to create an environment, some sort of backstop of some kind to be able to get…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
It would seem that if there were a way to create an environment, some sort of backstop of some kind to be able to get these governments in a position to be able to do the work they are intending to do anyway.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet suggests creating support for governments to utilize their capabilities effectively.

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