Patrick Leahy actually said...

Did we tell the people in Cuba that this was a U.S. Government program?

Leahy inquires about transparency regarding the U.S. Government's involvement in the program.

03/12/2014

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Are you at all concerned that some of our programs may do more to reinforce dependency than foster self-reliance?

I think USAID's core purpose should be sustainable development, and I know from our conversations, you believe that, too.

I think when we do that we encourage dependency, the opposite of sustainable development.

I have encouraged our Federal agencies to look for ways to help.