VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-17
“However, Marco Rubio probably has a better understanding of Central Asia and the challenges there than does [Vice President] JD Vance and [Defense Secretary] Pete Hegseth,”
Ivar Dale · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Dale said Rubio likely has a better understanding of Central Asia and its challenges than Vice President JD Vance or Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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