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On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
The Resolute Support Mission is a vitally important part of our national effort to protect our Homeland from terrorist threats and to enable sustainable Afghan capacity to secure their own country.
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John W. Nicholson
Delaware

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Nicholson emphasizes the importance of the Resolute Support Mission for national security and Afghan stability.

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