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John Kerry: “I think we will be pennywise and pound-foolish.”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I think we will be pennywise and pound-foolish.
Said by
John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for investment in democracy and governance in Africa.

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