On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
the withdrawal from Afghanistan must be meticulously planned and not precipitous in order to not risk the gains we have made at great sacrifice of our blood and treasure.
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congress.govthe withdrawal from Afghanistan must be meticulously planned and not precipitous in order to not risk the gains we have made at great sacrifice of our blood and treasure.
Panetta stresses the need for a careful and planned withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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