We should never have rules that put our troops in danger, in the hope that we're winning hearts and minds.
Roger Wicker: “We should never have rules that put our troops in danger, in the hope that we're winning hearts and minds.”
On the recordMarch 22, 2010
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Wicker emphasizes the need for troop safety over engagement rules.
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