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Hillary Clinton: “The State Department and USAID budget we discuss today is a proven investment in our national and economic security.”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
The State Department and USAID budget we discuss today is a proven investment in our national and economic security.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton advocates for funding as essential for U.S. security.

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