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Chris Murphy: “Having spent $800 million there, it would be a shame if we relatively nickel and dimed them such that they could not run…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
Having spent $800 million there, it would be a shame if we relatively nickel and dimed them such that they could not run an appropriately funded election.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes the importance of adequately funding elections in Tunisia after significant U.S. investment.

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