… this issue, I think by reinforcing that security umbrella, it addresses the fundamental needs of those countries. We were the first to send support after 911 to New York City. We sent 40,000 Canadian troops serving over 13 years on the front lines in Afghanistan, in Kandahar. as one example, 158 of those soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice. One of our diplomats paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thousands more were injured. 30 of our soldiers won the American Bronze Star. (03:19–03:33)
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