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Benjamin Gilman: H.R. 1561 offers an opportunity to streamline and downsize the Federal Government and cut spending while continuing to…

On the recordJune 7, 1995
H.R. 1561 offers an opportunity to streamline and downsize the Federal Government and cut spending while continuing to project American influence and power around the world in a cost-effective manner.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York

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Discussing the American Overseas Interests Act and its implications for foreign affairs reform.

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