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On the recordMarch 21, 2012
though the Afghan security forces will be taking the lead in combat in Afghanistan, that doesn't necessarily mean that we can precipitously cut our troop presence.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman emphasizes the need for continued U.S. troop presence despite Afghan forces taking the lead.

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