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Martin Heinrich: “I believe is particularly shortsighted with regard to foreign assistance.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I believe is particularly shortsighted with regard to foreign assistance.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich criticizes the President's budget for lacking support for foreign assistance.

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