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Lloyd Austin: “The things that you do on a battlefield could create a resistance to your effort that lasts for generations.”

On the recordOctober 31, 2023
The things that you do on a battlefield could create a resistance to your effort that lasts for generations.
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Lloyd Austin
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Austin warns about the long-term consequences of military actions on public sentiment.

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