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On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
I do think we need an accounting. That is important for history and for us going forward, but let us stop with the hypocrisy about who is to blame.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey calls for accountability and unity in addressing the blame for the situation in Afghanistan.

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