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Rubio defends temporary U.S. foreign aid freeze, says waivers protect lifesaving programs
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described a 90‑day freeze on foreign aid that allows waivers for life‑saving and national‑security programs. He criticized USAID overhead and said funds should advance U.S. interests; he announced waivers had been issued for Costa Rica for programs that help intercept drugs and terrorists.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration’s recent, temporary freeze on selected foreign‑assistance programs and described a waiver process intended to exempt life‑saving or strategically important programs.
"We froze foreign aid so that we can review those programs," Rubio said. He said the waiver process exists to allow continued funding for programs that are life saving or that…
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