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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I have concerns about consequences of actions taken without a coordinated strategy that could escalate U.S. involvement that may not be constructive to accomplishing our objectives.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin expresses concerns about uncoordinated U.S. actions in Yemen potentially escalating involvement.

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