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On the recordMarch 25, 2015
I think we have to look at what actually makes life better for the people we are dealing with, but also for our own country.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Stresses the need to focus on effective aid that benefits both foreign nations and the U.S.

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