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On the recordApril 12, 2011
These cuts could have real, negative ramifications for U.S. interests abroad, and severely damage our efforts to promote human rights, democracy, and free markets.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Warns against budget cuts impacting U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian efforts.

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