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John McCain: “I would prefer there to be no withdrawal until it is clear that the gains that we have made will not be reversed.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I would prefer there to be no withdrawal until it is clear that the gains that we have made will not be reversed.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes the need to ensure progress in Afghanistan before any troop withdrawal.

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