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Brian Mast: There has to be an objective that's met, in order to actually withdraw. Otherwise, you're just doing it for optics.

On the recordAugust 23, 2021
There has to be an objective that's met, in order to actually withdraw. Otherwise, you're just doing it for optics.
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Brian Mast
Republican · Florida

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Congressman Mast discusses the need for a clear objective before the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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