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Mario Díaz-Balart: I would urge the subcommittee to cease funding of the program in Cuba until there is a justification and evidence that…

On the recordApril 12, 2011
I would urge the subcommittee to cease funding of the program in Cuba until there is a justification and evidence that the program is working and helping the people it was set up to help.
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Mario Díaz-Balart
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Diaz-Balart calls for a review of U.S. funding for democracy programs in Cuba.

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