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John McCain: General Amos, how much of the load are Afghan troops carrying in Helmand and other places in Afghanistan where they are…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
General Amos, how much of the load are Afghan troops carrying in Helmand and other places in Afghanistan where they are partnered with marines?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Senator McCain inquires about Afghan troops' operational load in Helmand.

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