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On the recordMay 7, 2014
If we are giving this money in the name of peace and they are promoting terrorism--you know, if you steal a loaf of bread, you go to prison.
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Ted Yoho
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Yoho criticizes funding to entities promoting terrorism while suggesting stricter controls on aid.

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