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Saturday, March 5, 2011

postheadericon Importance of the United States Institute of Peace

From a national security standpoint, the recent decision by the House of Representatives to eliminate the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is not only wrong, but unwise. 

Cutting $42 million â€" what we spend in 3 hours in Afghanistan â€" not only eliminates a bipartisan institution, but weakens America's ability to prevent violent conflicts overseas and sends the message to the world that America cares little about peace.

USIP came into being after the Vietnam War sharply divided our nation. It was founded during the Reagan administration in the hopes that America would lead the way in peacemaking and peace-building. 

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