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Eliot Engel: “We need to remind our friends in Latin America that the United States has provided trillions in trade, billions in aid…”

On the recordOctober 26, 2009
We need to remind our friends in Latin America that the United States has provided trillions in trade, billions in aid; whereas, Iran promises but, aside from making investments that are in its own interests, does almost nothing.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel emphasizes U.S. support over Iranian promises in Latin America.

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