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Brian Jones: Caution Killed My Son. Marine Families Blast Suicidal Tactics in Afghanistan. In addition to this article about his son…

On the recordMarch 10, 2010
Caution Killed My Son. Marine Families Blast Suicidal Tactics in Afghanistan. In addition to this article about his son and the tighter rules of engagement, families voice outrage over new restrictions in Afghanistan. The rules of engagement are so different for our troops that I think at some point in time we in the Congress, particularly on the Armed Services Committee, I am going to ask for a hearing about the rules of engagement.
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Brian Jones
Republican · California
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Mar 10, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker addresses concerns about the rules of engagement for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

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