03/31/2016
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"I am confident they will serve the American people with distinction from the District Court bench."
"Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is a debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power..."
"U.S. Armed Forces have transitioned the lead for security to Afghan security forces."
"The U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan ended on December 31, 2014."