On the recordJune 13, 2018
We cannot afford cuts to democracy and governance programs right now or, when it's appropriated, fail to implement programs because of directives from the White House or Embassies abroad.
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congress.govWe cannot afford cuts to democracy and governance programs right now or, when it's appropriated, fail to implement programs because of directives from the White House or Embassies abroad.
Keating emphasizes the importance of funding democracy programs amid global challenges.
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