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“The president's policy is 'a head for an eye.' I mean, honestly, that's what it's going to be.”
“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
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On the recordMarch 5, 2018
I think it is a very important part of our national security picture that does not get as much attention as it should, in my opinion.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the importance of Africa in U.S. national security.

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