On the recordOctober 14, 2015
The only real way to achieve the full drawdown of U.S. and foreign troops from Afghanistan is through a lasting political settlement with the Afghan Government.
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Remarks on United States Military Strategy in Afghanistan and an Exchange With Reporters
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