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On the recordApril 11, 2016
But we need to spend a lot more time and effort with our diplomacy to convince governments, allies, that it is not just as a favor to us but it is in their interests to put in place good governance.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of diplomacy for good governance in allied nations.

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