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Ann Wagner: I just want to make sure that we are shifting priorities, especially as I see IMET plussed-up over five times, that we…

On the recordNovember 7, 2017
I just want to make sure that we are shifting priorities, especially as I see IMET plussed-up over five times, that we are also shifting toward increased human rights and democracy programs at all levels.
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Ann Wagner
Republican · Missouri

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Wagner emphasizes the need for prioritizing human rights and democracy alongside increased military funding.

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