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Mike Pompeo: I do not want the United States to be in a foreign country any more than we have to, but pulling out of Syria would be a…

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
I do not want the United States to be in a foreign country any more than we have to, but pulling out of Syria would be a betrayal to the Kurds, our faithful allies for many, many years; saved American lives.
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Mike Pompeo
Republican · Kansas

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Pompeo emphasizes the importance of maintaining U.S. presence in Syria to support allies and protect interests.

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