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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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