Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I think it needs to be said these governments have shown some real political courage in being willing to commit to the alliance and to Afghanistan the forces that they have in the absence of political support at home.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman acknowledges the political courage of NATO allies in Afghanistan despite domestic opposition.

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