Kirsten Gillibrand: “We are not safer now because of this war.”

“To do? No, I don't. I think if you're going to commit the country to war, you need to have a reason like protecting the country. We are not safer now because of this war. And in fact, Americans specifically voted for no forever wars. And if you're going to have to engage to protect this country, you're going to have to have a plan, …” (12:07–12:10)

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