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On the recordApril 1, 2009
When we decide to walk away from our obligations under the pretext that the crisis is too severe to help others, we open the door for others to step in and fill the void we create.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks argues that neglecting global responsibilities allows other nations to take advantage.

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