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On the recordMarch 10, 2010
I remain deeply committed to keeping America and American interests abroad safe from acts of terrorism, but we cannot afford to have tens of thousands of troops remain in a country where al Qaeda no longer operates. At a time when our Nation is facing such extraordinary challenges at home, I believe we should focus on rebuilding our own Nation and on putting our people back to work.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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The speaker addresses the need to reduce troop presence abroad and focus on domestic issues.

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