On the recordDecember 7, 2015
Long-term development requires focus and discipline. It cannot and should not be an instrument of day-to-day diplomatic engagement.
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congress.govLong-term development requires focus and discipline. It cannot and should not be an instrument of day-to-day diplomatic engagement.
Cardin stresses that development should not be influenced by immediate political crises.
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