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Ben Sasse: “I think that, you know, our allies are smart enough to do that, and they'll make the decisions that benefit them, and…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
I think that, you know, our allies are smart enough to do that, and they'll make the decisions that benefit them, and us, in terms of our alliances.
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska

Editor's note · Context

Sasse expresses confidence in allies' ability to navigate U.S.-China relations.

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