Nothing can be more short-sighted and contrary to our national security interests in the region than to draw back on our commitments or, worse, pull back, disengage and leave the region's fate to be determined wholly by others.
Ackerman emphasizes the importance of maintaining U.S. foreign assistance in the Middle East for national security.
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I have always found that Members of Congress don't get enough credit for being as thoughtful as most of us have been.
Anything less is demeaning to the process and to ourselves as good, decent human beings.
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