On the recordMarch 31, 2009
It has become clear that America's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long.
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congress.govRobert Gates: “It has become clear that America's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned…”
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Gates points out the underfunding of civilian institutions compared to military spending.
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