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Withdrawal memos are not treaties so chill out!

What You Say

Memoranda can still trigger exits, defunding, and nonparticipation that change facts on the ground. Formality is not the same as consequence.

The Stab

A memo that strands diplomacy is policy wearing slippers.

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