On the recordOctober 28, 2013
The presence of our troops there over this last decade has essentially been the driving force of Afghanistan's economy.
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congress.govAmi Bera: “The presence of our troops there over this last decade has essentially been the driving force of Afghanistan's economy.”
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Bera highlights the economic impact of U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan.
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