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On the recordMarch 29, 2022
I think we have learned beyond any shadow of a doubt that alliances matter, okay--that 'America first' isn't going to get you very far if you don't have friends and allies.
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Mike Rogers
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of alliances over isolationist policies.

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