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Frank Pallone: We must be cognizant that the American people do support strengthening U.S. humanitarian and development programs around…

On the recordApril 12, 2011
We must be cognizant that the American people do support strengthening U.S. humanitarian and development programs around the country--around the world, but I don't believe they realize that it is the small percentage of our budget.
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Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

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Pallone highlights public support for humanitarian programs despite their small budget allocation.

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