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James T. Callahan: “In the continuing resolution, we deny that early disbursal, and I am saying under the Gekas amendment, as I understand…”

On the recordMay 16, 2000
In the continuing resolution, we deny that early disbursal, and I am saying under the Gekas amendment, as I understand it, and I have great respect for the gentleman's tremendous knowledge of this process, but I am saying in my particular case we do not give foreign aid like an entitlement. We give it to countries based upon their needs.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing foreign aid distribution in relation to the Gekas amendment.

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