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On the recordFebruary 6, 2025
The administration was not trying to be disruptive to people’s personal lives, but that the directive was 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 defended staffing cuts at USAID, emphasizing the need for cooperation.

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