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2023-10-22 15:31:52 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8BD8D9F64A66C8A039AFD1F575215C83AFD3B05B6CE4AD9E2EBCDF9BD26B3D98
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Original Note:
This is not a direct quote from Lloyd Austin. In his statement he referred to Iran, not "Militias". The context has been altered to remove the reference to Iran and also the proposed increased defence for US forces. Full statement is here: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3564874/statement-from-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-on-steps-to-increase-for/
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