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David Cicilline: “Our investments in development and aid are not only important for us to do in terms of our national security, but they…”

On the recordApril 24, 2013
Our investments in development and aid are not only important for us to do in terms of our national security, but they are important because the American people benefit when we help to create a more stable and more democratic world.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Highlighting the dual benefits of foreign aid for national security and American interests.

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