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Hal Rogers: U.S. assistance is intended to aid those who are suffering from famine, poverty, disease, not to enrich their…

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
U.S. assistance is intended to aid those who are suffering from famine, poverty, disease, not to enrich their governments, especially if their government is corrupt or violent or provide safe haven to terrorists.
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Hal Rogers
Republican · Kentucky

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Rogers emphasizes the purpose of U.S. assistance and the importance of not supporting corrupt governments.

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