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On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
We know that foreign aid is really a national security strategy to prevent terrorism, to prevent countries from engaging in warfare.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee emphasizes the importance of foreign aid for national security.

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