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On the recordOctober 15, 2019
what we're learning is that career diplomats, individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our country and representing the United States in dangerous places all over the world expected the President of the United States will support and defend the work of our diplomats.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline discusses the expectations of career diplomats regarding presidential support.

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