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Richard Blumenthal: I think the investments we've made in Afghanistan in combating IEDs will pay off in the future.

On the recordMarch 4, 2013
I think the investments we've made in Afghanistan in combating IEDs will pay off in the future.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of investments against IEDs in Afghanistan for future security.

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