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Chris Van Hollen: “President Biden will take necessary proportionate action to respond to attacks against U.S. personnel or facilities…”

On the recordAugust 2, 2021
President Biden will take necessary proportionate action to respond to attacks against U.S. personnel or facilities, including in Iraq.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Affirmation of Biden's commitment to protect U.S. interests in Iraq.

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