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by loonster 1683 days ago
Obama did not dial it back. His ATF moved guns across the southern border which resulted in US deaths (Fast and Furious).

Gave weapons to Syrian rebels.

Gave weapons to Libyan rebels.

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That they did some doesn't mean they didn't reduce it. If I say I'm drinking less, drinking one beer doesn't contradict it.

> Gave weapons to Syrian rebels.

That was the main place they limited supplying arms, IIRC. For example, (again IIRC) the US wouldn't send portable anti-aircraft weapons.