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On the recordMay 16, 2023
I just think we have the power of the purse here and they can take it or leave it.
Said by
Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

McCaul asserts that the U.S. can leverage its financial aid to influence the Taliban.

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