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Dick Durbin: “Last week, we heard the same from European leaders. They argued they had to fend for themselves more because of…”

On the recordJune 6, 2017
Last week, we heard the same from European leaders. They argued they had to fend for themselves more because of questions about the leadership of the United States when it comes to issues of national defense.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

European leaders feel compelled to self-rely due to U.S. leadership questions.

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