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“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordFebruary 8, 2025
The people who are opposed to aid should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us.
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John Kennedy
Republican · Louisiana
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Kennedy highlights the importance of foreign aid for American strength.

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