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On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
I support the $70 billion for the international affairs budget, and, I will summarize, that really reinforces the three-pronged approach diplomacy to fight terrorism, supporting our allies, building new markets for U.S. goods and services, combating pandemics, and providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the importance of international affairs funding for various global issues.

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