On the recordJuly 17, 2017
I only hope that in any negotiations on the humanitarian assistance budget, Members of Congress avoid splitting the difference between what has been proposed and what expanding needs require.
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congress.govI only hope that in any negotiations on the humanitarian assistance budget, Members of Congress avoid splitting the difference between what has been proposed and what expanding needs require.
Merkley urges Congress to fully address humanitarian funding needs without compromise.
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