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On the recordFebruary 28, 2023
In the post-9/11 era, diplomacy and development have regrettably not received the attention and resources they deserve. That must change.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks emphasizes the need for increased focus on diplomacy and development resources.

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