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Martha Roby: to hold Congress responsible, to have benchmarks, whether it be talking about helping the women of Afghanistan or…

On the recordOctober 28, 2013
to hold Congress responsible, to have benchmarks, whether it be talking about helping the women of Afghanistan or whatever the project might be, and if we are not making those benchmarks, then stop spending the money and stop sending young men and women to die in Afghanistan.
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Martha Roby
Alabama

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Roby emphasizes accountability for Congress regarding aid and military involvement in Afghanistan.

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