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John McCain: I think one of the worst announcements ever made, as far as the conflict in Afghanistan, was the statement that we would…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I think one of the worst announcements ever made, as far as the conflict in Afghanistan, was the statement that we would be beginning withdrawal in 2011.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain criticizes the announcement of a 2011 withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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