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Brandon Johnson: “I would estimate roughly close to $46 billion or $47 billion in terms of aid that has gone there.”

On the recordJune 5, 2012
I would estimate roughly close to $46 billion or $47 billion in terms of aid that has gone there.
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Brandon Johnson
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Estimating total U.S. aid to Afghanistan, including military and civilian.

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