A Republican congressman from Oklahoma who tried to fly into Afghanistan defended his actions Friday, saying he was trying to help stranded Americans and 'wasn't trying to go over there and be a cowboy.'
Rep. Markwayne Mullin said he was only trying to help Americans who were stuck in Afghanistan, and "would do it again tomorrow."
A Republican congressman from Oklahoma who tried to fly into Afghanistan defended his actions Friday in an interview with Fox News, saying he was trying to help stranded Americans and"wasn't trying to go over there and be a cowboy." "The ambassador was not helpful at all," Mullin told Baier. He did not say he'd threatened the ambassador, but did admit to telling him he needed to bring in a large amount of cash in order to get people through checkpoints in Afghanistan.02:16
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