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On the recordOctober 17, 2025
At a moment when U.S. forces are building up across the Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela are at a boiling point, the departure of our top military commander in the region sends an alarming signal of instability within the chain of command.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Commenting on Adm. Holsey's retirement amid rising tensions in the Caribbean and Venezuela.

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