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Tammy Duckworth: Well, let me answer that second question first, and I'm going to do it by quoting Ronald Reagan. And he said, and I…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2025
Well, let me answer that second question first, and I'm going to do it by quoting Ronald Reagan. And he said, and I quote, 'The ultimate importance to the United States of our security and development assistance programs cannot be exaggerated.'
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth emphasizes the critical importance of security and development assistance programs for America's National Security, quoting Ronald Reagan.

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