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Nita Lowey: “While the U.N. is far from perfect, neglecting or refusing to pay our commitments leaves the United States in a position…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
While the U.N. is far from perfect, neglecting or refusing to pay our commitments leaves the United States in a position of weakness, not strength.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey emphasizes the importance of U.S. financial commitments to the U.N. for maintaining global credibility.

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