You know, it's. I am the newest member of this committee. It's. It's always interesting to me to hear the different perspectives from other members on this committee. You would think from some of the questioning previously that the United States willy nilly abandoned all diplomatic efforts. Didn't think through that. There was no justification. And I'm wondering, I know, if you could tell me, Admiral Cooper, what is your background working with CENTCOM and all of the leadership positions you've held? (01:59–02:07)
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Implies that there is a perception that the U.S. abandoned diplomatic efforts.
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