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On the recordJune 13, 2013
Also, let me just say it's important, the amendment that was made in order, Congressman Hank Johnson and myself, with regard to prohibiting permanent military bases, so important. So finally let me just say, Congress must debate and authorize any future troop presence in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
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Barbara Lee
Democratic · California

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