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Steve King: “I would suggest that the United Nations has become a Third World class envy debating society where the strongest and…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2003
I would suggest that the United Nations has become a Third World class envy debating society where the strongest and most powerful countries' foreign policy is dictated by countries who wish to undermine the United States. It is entirely inappropriate that the United States must contribute an inordinate amount to provide a democratic platform to dictators and tyrants, and that is a broad fellowship in the approach of the United Nations.
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the United Nations' influence and U.S. contributions during a floor speech.

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