Barack Obama said "Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.

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Obama expressed his disapproval of the cuts to USAID during the event.

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