Jeff Merkley said "That program has a huge impact on our soft power in the world, and also on our moral leadership in the world." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 10, 2018

That program has a huge impact on our soft power in the world, and also on our moral leadership in the world.

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