I do think that this program is key in allowing our Army and our country to better partner with foreign countries and develop these nations and enhance our security and the security of our allies, and doing so at a low cost to American taxpayers.
Joni Ernst: “I do think that this program is key in allowing our Army and our country to better partner with foreign countries and…”
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Senator Ernst emphasizes the value of the State Partnership Program for national security and cost efficiency.
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