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Richard Holbrooke: “Afghanistan cannot go forward unless the international community, led by its greatest nation, the United States…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2010
Afghanistan cannot go forward unless the international community, led by its greatest nation, the United States, continues to fulfill its commitments in the area, beyond combat troops.
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Richard Holbrooke

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Emphasizing the importance of U.S. commitment to Afghanistan beyond military presence.

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