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Beto O'Rourke: This is perhaps the most solemn responsibility we have as a country.

On the recordSeptember 9, 2013
This is perhaps the most solemn responsibility we have as a country.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke reflects on the gravity of the decision to go to war.

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