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On the recordMarch 27, 2017
I think that many of us understand and agree that money spent on diplomacy, as opposed to on uniforms and bullets, is wisely spent if it can reach the intended goals.
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Scott Perry
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Perry emphasizes the importance of funding diplomacy over military spending.

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