On the recordJuly 24, 2017
To say that the corruption issues in that country are systemic would be an understatement.
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congress.govTo say that the corruption issues in that country are systemic would be an understatement.
Fitzpatrick emphasizes the deep-rooted corruption issues in Ukraine.
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