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Dick Lugar: I think President Karzai would understand that he's got a new chance now, if he's got 50 percent plus one vote, to…

On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
I think President Karzai would understand that he's got a new chance now, if he's got 50 percent plus one vote, to become a statesman or to end up on the ash heap of Afghan history.
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

Editor's note · Context

Lugar emphasizes the importance of Karzai's leadership and the potential consequences of his actions.

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