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“I think the President's decision to withdraw the United States, to keep a campaign promise in Iraq, without leaving a stay-behind force was a mistake, and I hear that from veterans in Wyoming and from parents who lost children fighting in Iraq. We're seeing it, though, around the world. When we, the United States leads a vacuum anywhere, that emboldens others to go in, when there is no sense of deterrence by the United States that lets bad actors move and fill the void.”

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John Barrasso

John Barrasso (born July 21, 1952) is an American politician and physician serving as the senior United States senator from Wyoming since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he is the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. Before entering politics, Barrasso practiced as an orthopedic surgeon. He is known for his conservative views, focusing on energy independence, fiscal responsibility, and healthcare reform. He has been a strong advocate for Wyoming's coal and oil industries. more

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