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On the recordApril 23, 2013
I am a believer in foreign aid. I think it is an important part of our foreign policy.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin advocates for foreign aid as a tool for U.S. influence and national interest.

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