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On the recordJuly 17, 2025
People would see the American flag, whether on the side of a truck or a sticker on a food parcel, and think, ‘The good guys are here. Help is coming.’
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Reflecting on America's historical role in providing aid.

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