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David Cicilline: “We saw firsthand in Afghanistan how corruption really can erode public confidence in government and ultimately…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2021
We saw firsthand in Afghanistan how corruption really can erode public confidence in government and ultimately jeopardize longtime stability.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes the negative impact of corruption on government stability.

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