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On the recordJuly 15, 2014
that it should not be a given. As we look at the different conflicts that are occurring whether it be in Iraq or in other places, that we assume that we must do something because sometimes the answer to that question of what is in the best interests for us, the United States, the American people, the answer may be to not take action in that particular situation.
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Tulsi Gabbard
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Gabbard expresses concern over the assumption that the U.S. must intervene in conflicts.

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