On the recordMay 9, 2016
If you have a corrupt regime and you are doing some good work in that country, but at least part of that is going to support a corrupt regime, are you prepared to pull out?
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congress.govIf you have a corrupt regime and you are doing some good work in that country, but at least part of that is going to support a corrupt regime, are you prepared to pull out?
Cardin emphasizes the dilemma of supporting corrupt regimes while promoting good work.
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