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Chris Coons: Failing to pay what we could, and should, weakens our credibility, and frankly strengthens some of our global…

On the recordApril 26, 2022
Failing to pay what we could, and should, weakens our credibility, and frankly strengthens some of our global competitors.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of paying UN dues for U.S. credibility.

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