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Ben Cardin: “There is no substitute for the United States, as the people of the Philippines would probably agree, given our response.”

On the recordNovember 18, 2013
There is no substitute for the United States, as the people of the Philippines would probably agree, given our response.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of U.S. engagement in global humanitarian efforts.

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