On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
We wanted to complete the mission in Afghanistan when we had a chance.
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congress.govWe wanted to complete the mission in Afghanistan when we had a chance.
Expresses the desire to finish the Afghan mission before Iraq invasion.
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