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Ted Poe: They are concerned that the money America gives Pakistan ends up in the hands of the Taliban.

On the recordJuly 23, 2012
They are concerned that the money America gives Pakistan ends up in the hands of the Taliban.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Poe expresses constituents' fears about U.S. aid to Pakistan supporting the Taliban.

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