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On the recordMarch 26, 2019
I consistently hear of our allies in the region that they feel ignored by the U.S. because we have stepped away from the region.
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Adriano Espaillat
Democratic · New York

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Espaillat highlights U.S. neglect of Caribbean allies, leading them to seek ties with China.

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