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Mike McCaul: weakness invites aggression. If we leave a power vacuum in the world, and we do not lead, others will lead and they will…

On the recordApril 30, 2019
weakness invites aggression. If we leave a power vacuum in the world, and we do not lead, others will lead and they will follow.
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Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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McCaul emphasizes the importance of U.S. leadership to prevent aggression.

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