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On the recordJune 14, 2010
I am concerned we are distorting the economy in Afghanistan by paying interpreters so much money.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker expresses concern over high pay for interpreters affecting Afghanistan's economy.

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