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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
How much do you think it would cost us to build and maintain a military base in the Middle East?
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Isakson questions the cost-effectiveness of military bases compared to foreign assistance.

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