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July 30, 2020

Pentagon to Withdraw 12,000 U.S. Troops From Germany
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The Pentagon said Wednesday it's pulling 12,000 U.S. troops out of
Germany, after President Trump accused Berlin of failing to spend enough
on its own defense. This is Pentagon chief Mark Esper.

Secretary Mark Esper: I think Germany is the wealthiest country in
Europe. Germany can and should pay more to its defense.

The troop drawdown drew fire from Congressional hawks in both parties.
Republican Senator Mitt Romney of Utah called it a "a gift to Russia"
and Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey said, "champagne must be
flowing freely this evening at the Kremlin."


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