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Chris Coons: I think we should continue to invest 1 percent of America's total budget in making sure that we have got the resources…

On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I think we should continue to invest 1 percent of America's total budget in making sure that we have got the resources to be an effective voice for justice and for progress in these parts of the world.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of budget investment for global justice and progress.

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