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On the recordJuly 16, 2014
I have complained strongly and argued forcefully that the years of cuts to the region would come at our own peril.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the dangers of budget cuts to Central America.

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