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On the recordJune 14, 2016
Is that a high priority for us? I mean, I understand that we have a lot of political problems, but are we making with our international partners a high priority to make sure that we can stop the tragedies that are taking place in the humanitarian crisis?
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator Cardin questions the prioritization of humanitarian efforts amid political issues.

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