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David Cicilline: “Is it ever appropriate for the President or presidential candidate to accept or solicit foreign assistance of any kind…”

On the recordJuly 27, 2020
Is it ever appropriate for the President or presidential candidate to accept or solicit foreign assistance of any kind in his or her election?
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline questions the appropriateness of foreign assistance in elections.

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