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On the recordSeptember 28, 2021
Over the last month, including yesterday's Senate hearing, we heard a lot of, in my opinion, over-the-top claims that the U.S. had lost all credibility with its allies in the wake of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney disputes claims about U.S. credibility loss post-Afghanistan withdrawal.

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