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On the recordMay 19, 2009
it is good foreign policy, it is good for our security, but there's also a moral aspect when you're the wealthiest, most powerful nation on Earth. We have a moral responsibility to help in these areas.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the moral obligation of the U.S. to assist in humanitarian efforts.

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