On the recordJune 27, 2011
The fact that we are leaving most of the shooting to other countries does not mean the United States is not involved in acts of war.
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congress.govThe fact that we are leaving most of the shooting to other countries does not mean the United States is not involved in acts of war.
Lugar emphasizes U.S. involvement in military actions despite delegating to other nations.
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