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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
As the head of the State Department, why should Americans support this funding even in these tough economic times? And what is at stake for all Americans?
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Jonathan Jackson
Democratic · Virginia

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Jackson questions the necessity of foreign aid funding during economic difficulties.

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