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On the recordFebruary 6, 2025
We’re not trying to — we’re not being punitive here, but this is the only way we’ve been able to get cooperation from USAID.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio explained the rationale behind the USAID staffing changes.

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