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John McCain: For too long we have viewed Pakistan as important because of our goals in Afghanistan. Yet Pakistan is not simply…

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
For too long we have viewed Pakistan as important because of our goals in Afghanistan. Yet Pakistan is not simply important because of Afghanistan; Pakistan is important because of Pakistan.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Emphasizing Pakistan's significance beyond its relationship with Afghanistan.

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