On the recordSeptember 26, 2020
I'm glad that you recognize that al Qaeda is a threat because a few months ago when you were asked what's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America, you said Russia, not al Qaeda.
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Obama critiques his opponent's previous statements on foreign policy during a debate.
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