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On the recordFebruary 16, 2012
I think we ought to look at if they are not involved in the prepositioning of forces, if they are not expeditionary in nature, they ought to come out of Europe.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson suggests withdrawing troops from Europe if they aren't actively involved in defense operations.

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