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Chris Coons: The President's request initially included about $1.8 billion for food aid, which in my view, fell far short of what is…

On the recordMay 10, 2022
The President's request initially included about $1.8 billion for food aid, which in my view, fell far short of what is urgently needed.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Chris Coons emphasizes the inadequacy of the President's food aid request.

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