On the recordMarch 5, 2012
My concern is that USAID is being asked to devote resources to a politically determined objective, rather than to maximizing development impact.
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congress.govMy concern is that USAID is being asked to devote resources to a politically determined objective, rather than to maximizing development impact.
Cardin questions the political motivations behind USAID's resource allocation.
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