On the recordJuly 18, 2011
And, frankly, that's pretty disgusting when you're spending that kind of money there, and you're trying to help people, and you get no appreciation for it.
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congress.govJim Risch: “And, frankly, that's pretty disgusting when you're spending that kind of money there, and you're trying to help people…”
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Expressing frustration over America's poor reputation in Pakistan despite financial aid.
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