Gerry Connolly said "I believe it is important that as a component of our national defense strategy, we support and protect President Obama's request of a $4.5 billion increase in next year's international affairs budget." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 17, 2009

I believe it is important that as a component of our national defense strategy, we support and protect President Obama's request of a $4.5 billion increase in next year's international affairs budget.

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Gerry Connolly

Democratic · Virginia

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Editor's note · Context

Connolly advocates for increased funding for international affairs.

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