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Mike Pompeo: We ought to--we should be unafraid to use the leverage that comes with our generosity from the American taxpayer.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2018
We ought to--we should be unafraid to use the leverage that comes with our generosity from the American taxpayer.
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Mike Pompeo
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Pompeo supports using foreign aid as leverage to combat drug trafficking.

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