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Peter Visclosky: “Moreover, it is hard to understand how we can continue our counterterrorism mission or train and equip Afghan forces if…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2020
Moreover, it is hard to understand how we can continue our counterterrorism mission or train and equip Afghan forces if we pull out all of our forces within 14 months.
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Peter Visclosky
Indiana

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Visclosky questions the feasibility of U.S. military strategy post-withdrawal.

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