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Chris Van Hollen: “You can ignore American law with respect to the provision of humanitarian aid and the use of weapons provided by…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2025
You can ignore American law with respect to the provision of humanitarian aid and the use of weapons provided by American taxpayers
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen warned that Trump's decision emboldens countries to disregard U.S. humanitarian laws.

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