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Jim Risch: “They must begin to accept their responsibility for their own security”

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
They must begin to accept their responsibility for their own security
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for Afghans to take responsibility for their security.

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