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On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
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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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Isakson emphasizes the importance of measuring success in Afghanistan by accomplishments rather than time.

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