As someone that was born in the Caribbean and as a member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I know that maintaining our foreign aid and diplomatic commitments show that we are well positioned in that region.
Adriano Espaillat: “As someone that was born in the Caribbean and as a member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs…”
On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
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Espaillat emphasizes the importance of foreign aid for stability in the Caribbean.
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