On the recordDecember 15, 2015
Our priority is actually not to encourage local political change. Our priority is to commit just enough resources to stop Afghanistan from once again becoming a safe haven for terrorists.
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Murphy emphasizes U.S. focus on preventing terrorism over promoting political reform in Afghanistan.
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