And you yourself chose to not attend the Ukraine defense contact group. Mr. Secretary, why not use the already appropriated presidential drawdown authority to deliver defense material badly needed by Ukraine? Well, Senator, as you know, Presidential Drawdown Authority 71 through 74 still apply, and they are still flowing. There's some in reserve to your question about my statement. And I served with a lot of NATO allies in Afghanistan as well. Incredibly capable Canadians, Brits and Australians and others, and grateful for them. (24:17–24:23)
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Asserts that Presidential Drawdown Authority 71 through 74 is still applicable and operational.
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