Now, by measuring accomplishment, we can actually see what we are doing to accomplish the ultimate goal, which is independence, regional cooperation, and hopefully a lessening dependence on terrorism and the Taliban and people like that.
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Isakson emphasizes the importance of measuring success in Afghanistan by accomplishments rather than time.
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