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Jack Reed: This comes down to a choice between lending them the tools to do the job or seeing young Americans facing combat.

On the recordOctober 31, 2023
This comes down to a choice between lending them the tools to do the job or seeing young Americans facing combat.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed highlights the implications of supporting Ukraine on U.S. military involvement.

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