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Chris Coons: It is an area where I think an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so I hope you have the opportunity to work…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
It is an area where I think an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so I hope you have the opportunity to work along with USAID in delivering that.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of preventive measures in collaboration with USAID.

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