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On the recordMay 6, 2013
It is very hard to explain to people in that situation that we cannot be there for everybody every time.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey reflects on the challenges of U.S. foreign aid and support for suffering populations.

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