Bob Dechert at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On June 4th, 2012. See this statement in context.

June 4th, 2012 / 4:20 p.m.

Conservative

Bob Dechert Conservative Mississauga—Erindale, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you to our guests for being here today.

Mr. Guarino, I know you don't have much time left, so I'll ask you a question directly.

In your opening remarks to us you mentioned that Coke has partnered with USAID in 42 water projects in 27 countries. I wonder if you could tell us some of the details of those projects, how Coke and USAID are working together to supply new water and sanitation projects.

Also, could you describe to us how, in your opinion, the cooperation between Coke and USAID results in a better or different result from Coke and the U.S. government acting independently on those projects?

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