On the recordSeptember 27, 2010
The long-term presence of U.S. forces abroad reassures allies and partners of our commitments--we cannot simply 'surge' trust and relationships on demand.
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congress.govJohn Thune: “The long-term presence of U.S. forces abroad reassures allies and partners of our commitments--we cannot simply 'surge'…”
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Emphasizing the importance of U.S. military presence for building trust with allies.
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