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John McCain: In a press conference on January 22, 2009, you said that the pursuit of drug labs and drug lords is 'fair game' for U.S.…

On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
In a press conference on January 22, 2009, you said that the pursuit of drug labs and drug lords is 'fair game' for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan if there is evidence that those drug labs and drug lords have ties to the Taliban.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain references Gates' statement on targeting drug operations linked to the Taliban.

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