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Tulsi Gabbard: “You were asked directly whether you would send our troops to…”

Featuring: Tulsi Gabbard, Republican | Director of National Intelligence

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… not, since it wasn't accumulated in Washington, enough judgment that I would not have sat down with a murderous dictator like that. Congresswoman Gabbard, let me allow you to Thank You were asked directly whether you would send our troops to Mexico to fight cartels and your answer was yes. The fact checkers can check this out, but your point about judgment is absolutely correct. Our commander in chief does need to have good judgment. (03:01–03:07)

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Reasserts that Pete Buttigieg confirmed willingness to send troops to Mexico.

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