The need is much, much greater, Senator. One hundred and fifty million dollars a year would almost be a modest sum, frankly. This is a country that's been, once again, run into the ground that needs everything.
Colin Powell: “The need is much, much greater, Senator. One hundred and fifty million dollars a year would almost be a modest sum…”
On the recordApril 21, 2004
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Colin Powell
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Discussing the funding needs for Haiti.
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