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On the recordMay 19, 2014
I think, unfortunately, that has been the relationship with Latin America over the years, where Latin America is put on the back burner and is one of the first regions to get cut. And I don't think that is in the best interest of the United States.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro criticizes the U.S. prioritization of Latin America in budget cuts.

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