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On the recordDecember 9, 2013
I just think we have spent a lot of money there, obviously--$683 billion, total, in Afghanistan, and in military and economic aid.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Flake emphasizes the significant financial investment in Afghanistan and its uncertain future.

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