We gave them everything. China took it over. China now occupies it. Can you imagine? The longest, most powerful runways, I think 8ft of concrete down, and we gave it all up. Spent billions and billions of dollars years ago building [Bagram Air Base]. it. One hour away and we're gone. And now China occupies it. (08:30–08:35)
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Asserts that the U.S. spent billions of dollars building Bagram Air Base.
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