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On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
A stronger State Department is vital to our Nation's security, as is expanding and strengthening our work in such areas as economic development, good governance, respect for human rights, respecting the rule of law, and conflict resolution.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold stresses the importance of a robust State Department for national security and global governance.

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