Jeff Merkley said "This type of coercive diplomacy does not serve U.S. global health interests and is extremely susceptible to risk of corruption." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 18, 2026

This type of coercive diplomacy does not serve U.S. global health interests and is extremely susceptible to risk of corruption.

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Oregon

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wyden.senate.gov

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the Trump administration's approach to PEPFAR.

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