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Chris Smith: “I think that USAID is trying to respond as effectively as possible, and so, again, I want to give you high marks.”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2014
I think that USAID is trying to respond as effectively as possible, and so, again, I want to give you high marks.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith praises USAID's efforts in responding to humanitarian needs.

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