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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
I think in terms of governance and the ability of the ANSF, which we are striving hard to train up, there are some indications that that is having success, but I think the Afghan Government will continue to require assistance from the West.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the ongoing challenges for Afghanistan post-2014 and the need for Western support.

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