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On the recordAugust 16, 2021
We have to step back and we have to see what we can do to make sure that we`re safe in this country, but that we also support other countries but use the diplomatic and diplomacy tools that we have before we use the military option.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee
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msnbc.com

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Barbara Lee advocates for prioritizing diplomacy over military options in foreign policy.

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