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On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
The Global Fragility Act passed by Congress last year changed our approach to conflict-prone states that can be vectors of violent extremism, uncontrolled migration, and extreme poverty by dedicating $1.5 billion toward this space.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Rob Portman highlights the Global Fragility Act's impact on addressing extremism and poverty.

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