Political Quotes

On the recordMay 2, 2017
I believe the current language in the law is that AID will be set up as an entity.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley discusses the implications of AID's legal structure on congressional oversight.

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