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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Chairwoman Granger, Ranking Member Lowey, and I found ourselves in a peculiar position late one night, defending against efforts to eliminate the Institute of Peace.
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Edward Jackson
Democratic · Virginia

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Jackson recounts defending the Institute of Peace from budget cuts.

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