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Chris Smith: We can insist that governments in developing countries that receive our assistance be as committed to helping their own…

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
We can insist that governments in developing countries that receive our assistance be as committed to helping their own people as we are.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith advocates for accountability from recipient governments of U.S. aid.

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