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Mark Pocan: But let’s make sure we pause next time someone looks at nation-building in a country like this.

On the recordSeptember 9, 2021
But let’s make sure we pause next time someone looks at nation-building in a country like this.
Said by
Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Pocan warns against future nation-building efforts similar to those in Afghanistan.

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