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John McCain: We have a window of opportunity to turn the tide in Afghanistan. We must seize it.

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
We have a window of opportunity to turn the tide in Afghanistan. We must seize it.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the urgency to capitalize on current opportunities in Afghanistan.

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