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On the recordJuly 17, 2025
But not anymore. We are causing death now. We are spreading disease now. We are deepening starvation now.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over the consequences of reduced foreign aid.

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