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On the recordJuly 6, 2009
I agree that metrics are important and that we need to focus on measuring effectiveness and not just effort.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Akaka emphasizes the importance of metrics in evaluating U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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