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John McCain: Insufficient funding for the ANSF would result in a smaller and less capable Afghan force at the exact moment in the…

On the recordMarch 14, 2011
Insufficient funding for the ANSF would result in a smaller and less capable Afghan force at the exact moment in the campaign when we are expecting our Afghan partners to assume more responsibilities across the country.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Funding cuts would weaken Afghan forces during a critical transition period.

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