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Joaquin Castro: We must be at the table, but we have a duty to the American taxpayer to ensure that our engagement with IOs is targeted…

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
We must be at the table, but we have a duty to the American taxpayer to ensure that our engagement with IOs is targeted, strategic, and maximizes the positive impact of the United States abroad.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Stresses the need for strategic U.S. engagement in international organizations.

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