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On the recordMarch 13, 2018
Again, I go back to the fact that our most precious resource is the blood of the men and women who serve. When we can get others to go and share the burden, then we reduce the need to send our sons and daughters.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights the value of minimizing U.S. military involvement by sharing responsibilities.

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