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John McCain: “It appears we may have turned the tide against the Taliban in Helmand this winter, but we know there will be heavy…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
It appears we may have turned the tide against the Taliban in Helmand this winter, but we know there will be heavy fighting ahead in spring and summer.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain discusses the progress against the Taliban in Afghanistan and the challenges ahead.

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