I think it is probably worth the U.S. investment just from--again, where we can provide stability it is just so much cheaper to keep a nation or a region stable as opposed to having to deal with a big mess.
Shaheen emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of U.S. investment in stability over conflict.
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