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John McCain: The surge force allowed us to reverse Taliban momentum, and to that end we have been largely successful.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The surge force allowed us to reverse Taliban momentum, and to that end we have been largely successful.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain highlights the success of the surge in Afghanistan against the Taliban.

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