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On the recordJune 12, 2017
the health of the world's most vulnerable populations drives economic growth, strengthens communities, and reduces instability that often fuels war, conflict, and extremism.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Emphasizes the link between global health and national security.

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