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On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
I think giving that away proactively as a piece of negotiations going forward is a bad idea, strategically.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons criticizes Hegseth for ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine.

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