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John Yarmuth: the economics of war is terrible. It doesn't produce any economic benefit that is broadly felt.

On the recordMarch 15, 2022
the economics of war is terrible. It doesn't produce any economic benefit that is broadly felt.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth criticizes the economic impact of war compared to social investments.

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