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On the recordAugust 16, 2021
This decision was a difficult decision but in the end it was the right one because it tells our future partners around the world that the United States will be in business with you but not forever if you aren’t willing to stand up and do your part.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Murphy defends the decision to withdraw U.S. troops as necessary for future international relations.

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