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Hillary Clinton’s policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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Hillary Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Increase

Reference: “The 1 percent of our budget we spend on all diplomacy and development is not what is driving our deficit. Not only can we afford...” ‐one.org

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Hillary Clinton voters

Answer: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 307 voters that voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Increase

Hillary Clinton has consistently advocated for robust foreign aid spending throughout her political career. As Secretary of State, she argued that foreign aid is a critical tool for advancing American interests abroad and promoting global stability. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Clinton has often emphasized the importance of promoting human rights in foreign policy, and she might support increased aid to countries that respect these rights. However, she also recognizes that foreign aid is sometimes necessary in countries with poor human rights records in order to promote stability and protect American interests. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Clinton has supported efforts to deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism. However, she also recognizes that foreign aid can be a useful tool for promoting change in these countries, and she might not support a blanket ban on aid. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

While Clinton might be satisfied with the current level of foreign aid spending, she has often argued for increases in specific areas, such as global health and women's rights. Therefore, she might not fully agree with maintaining the status quo. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

While Clinton recognizes the importance of fiscal responsibility, she has argued that foreign aid represents a small fraction of the federal budget and that cuts to aid would not significantly reduce the deficit. She believes that the benefits of foreign aid in terms of promoting American interests and global stability far outweigh the costs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Decrease

Clinton has consistently opposed cuts to foreign aid. She believes that foreign aid is a critical tool for promoting American interests and values abroad, and that reducing aid would undermine these efforts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Clinton strongly disagrees with this statement. She believes that foreign aid is a critical tool for promoting American interests and values abroad, and that cutting off aid entirely would be counterproductive. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 7,615 voters that identify as Democratic.

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