10/16/2016
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"We're looking very closely at those questions."
"Our combat mission here in Afghanistan would come to a conclusion at the end of 2014."
"We're aware of the sacrifices that so many have made on behalf of our freedom here in Afghanistan."
"It’s been two years since he’s been able to get to Afghanistan, and he felt that it was very important for him to express directly to the troops his gratitude."