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    October 13, 2009 -- Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced a resolution today to empower and strengthen the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). "The United States faces an ever-growing array of foreign policy challenges, and in nearly every instance, international development should be part of the solution ... An empowered USAID is critical for a strong and effective American foreign and national security policy, and providing USAID with the resources, support, and staff it needs will go a long way towards meeting these important goals." “Foreign development assistance is as critical to America’s standing in the world as diplomacy and defense. Full Article at All American Patriots
    The United States faces an ever-growing array of foreign policy challenges, and in nearly every instance, international development should be part of the solution ... An empowered USAID is critical for a strong and effective American foreign and national security policy, and providing USAID with the resources, support, and staff it needs will go a long way towards meeting these important goals.
    Christopher Dodd – Christopher Dodd SOURCE: All American Patriots 1 month ago
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Sens. Dodd, Durbin, Cardin Introduce Resolution to Strengthen USAID
  1. We should have a strong USAID Administrator in place quickly to oversee the vital functions of our primary development agency so that it can serve as a constructive partner with other U.S. agencies.
    SOURCE: All American Patriots 1 month ago
  2. powerful advocate and effective leader
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  3. Reducing global poverty strengthens our national security while fulfilling a moral obligation to assist those in need. To accomplish this goal, we must restore our commitment to development as a pillar of our foreign policy, alongside diplomacy and defense
    Ben Cardin – Ben Cardin SOURCE: All American Patriots 1 month ago
  4. Foreign development assistance is as critical to America’s standing in the world as diplomacy and defense. It not only provides aid to those most in need but is also a symbol of American values
    – Dick Durbin SOURCE: All American Patriots 1 month ago
  5. As our development assistance grows, so does the need for an influential and transformative Administrator at USAID. Military and civilian leaders both agree: a strong development strategy is critical for our long term success.
    SOURCE: All American Patriots 1 month ago

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