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John Cornyn: “If the enemy believes that, notwithstanding our statements, that we ultimately, that Washington, that the political…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
If the enemy believes that, notwithstanding our statements, that we ultimately, that Washington, that the political leadership, says we do not believe we can win, so we are not going to follow through, what kind of consequences does that have as a practical matter on the ground?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas
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congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

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Senator Cornyn questions the implications of political leadership on military operations.

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