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John Kerry: we have to resist the urge to abdicate our responsibility as an economic and moral leader.

On the recordMarch 23, 2009
we have to resist the urge to abdicate our responsibility as an economic and moral leader.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for the U.S. to maintain its global aid commitments.

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