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On the recordApril 12, 2011
Despite the administration's stated attempt to engage Asia, the FY 2012 budget fails to provide the diplomatic funding and foreign assistance needed to rebalance our long-term and short-term strategic priorities.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Webb critiques the FY 2012 budget for lacking necessary funding for Asia.

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