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On the recordMay 22, 2017
Can anyone tell me America's long-term foreign policy objective that is achieved or even short-term foreign policy objective that is achieved by investing more in the Northern Triangle?
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford seeks clarity on the benefits of U.S. investment in Central America.

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