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On the recordAugust 2, 2011
The U.S. contribution, while extremely generous and we recognize it as such, remains under half of what the Bush administration contributed in 2008.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons highlights the inadequacy of current U.S. aid compared to past contributions.

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