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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
The idea that the world's surviving superpower cannot afford to back up its diplomatic efforts is to me a reckless thought, an unacceptable thought.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly argues against the notion that the U.S. can't fund diplomatic efforts.

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