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Witnesses tell commission European instability would ripple to U.S. jobs and trust in alliances
Summary
During a brief exchange at the U.S. Helsinki Commission, witnesses argued that European security affects U.S. jobs, investment and the credibility of American commitments, while questioners pressed for why ordinary households should care.
Speaker 1 (questioner) opened the exchange by asking the panel to imagine “a young couple in their thirties” and asked, “What's it to them whether Ukraine or, the Baltic nations are overtaken by a a Russian dictator?” He also asked what stake ordinary Americans have in “the validity and sanctity of our country's solemn word” when the U.S. makes promises to allies.
Speaker 2 (respondent) replied that Europe’s peace and stability are closely tied to U.S. prosperity.…
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