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Chris Smith: He makes an excellent point that even at 25 percent the U.S. pays more than 182 countries combined for peacekeeping.

On the recordApril 29, 2019
He makes an excellent point that even at 25 percent the U.S. pays more than 182 countries combined for peacekeeping.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith highlights the disproportionate financial burden the U.S. bears for peacekeeping efforts.

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