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Gregory Meeks: It is outrageous to me that we ask our service men and women to put their lives in danger for our peace and security…

On the recordJuly 8, 2020
It is outrageous to me that we ask our service men and women to put their lives in danger for our peace and security, and yet, the administration won't believe a credible piece of intelligence putting bounties on their heads.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks expresses frustration over the administration's response to intelligence about threats to troops.

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