On the recordMarch 23, 2009
I strongly endorse--to grow that development assistance budget by 100 percent.
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congress.govI strongly endorse--to grow that development assistance budget by 100 percent.
Lugar supports President Obama's pledge to significantly increase the development assistance budget.
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