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John McCain: We cannot afford to have a stay-the-course approach to starting our withdrawal in July 2011, when the facts on the…

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
We cannot afford to have a stay-the-course approach to starting our withdrawal in July 2011, when the facts on the ground are suggesting that we need more time.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the need for flexibility in withdrawal plans based on conditions in Afghanistan.

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