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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
Should USAID be brought under the more direct influence of the short-term diplomatic mission?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley questions the integration of USAID with short-term diplomatic goals.

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