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On the recordApril 7, 2014
I told you 4 years ago, I think I said that I did not know whether to offer you congratulations or condolences when you became the head of it.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy reflects on the challenges faced by USAID leadership over the past four years.

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