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September 20, 2012

Don't Reward Bad Behavior with Foreign Aid

Rand Paul, Washington Times

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By now my colleagues in the Senate are familiar with the tragic story of Pakistani doctor Shakil Afridi. Since Dr. Afridi was taken into custody by Pakistani officials in May 2012, I have been fighting for his release. I have also been working for a vote on a bill that would cut foreign aid to Pakistan until they free this ally of America.

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TAGGED: United States, Libya, Pakistan, Egypt, Foreign Aid

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