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Ed Markey: I think there could have been a way for the U.S. to be able to say $11 billion in 10 years, this is what we have shown…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2016
I think there could have been a way for the U.S. to be able to say $11 billion in 10 years, this is what we have shown for it, this is what we can show for it, this is what was wasted.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the need for accountability in U.S. aid to South Sudan.

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