we have spent millions of dollars, for example, on the Marti program even though we just made a lot of people wealthy, but it has not done much of any good whatsoever, but it makes people feel good to spend the money.
On the recordMarch 12, 2014
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Leahy criticizes the effectiveness of the Marti program despite its funding.
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