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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Robust resourcing for the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and other agency and department missions are some of the best investments for reducing the need for military forces to be employed.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Emphasizing the importance of funding civilian agencies to reduce military reliance.

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