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Richard Blumenthal: “I'd like your personal commitment, as CENTCOM commander, that you will personally review these cases and use the…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
I'd like your personal commitment, as CENTCOM commander, that you will personally review these cases and use the authority you have to stop U.S. taxpayers' money from being funneled to the Taliban.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal seeks assurance to prevent U.S. funds aiding the Taliban.

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