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Darrell Issa: if we disengage from Lebanon, inevitably we give that country to those who have taken it hostage, to Iran, to Hezbollah.

On the recordOctober 10, 2017
if we disengage from Lebanon, inevitably we give that country to those who have taken it hostage, to Iran, to Hezbollah.
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Darrell Issa
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Issa emphasizes the need for U.S. engagement in Lebanon to counter Iranian influence.

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