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Jim Risch: the sense of urgency really seems to be lacking there

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
the sense of urgency really seems to be lacking there
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the lack of urgency among Afghans regarding their security.

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