On the recordMay 9, 2011
The broad scope of our activities suggests that we are trying to remake the economic, political, and security culture of Afghanistan.
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congress.govThe broad scope of our activities suggests that we are trying to remake the economic, political, and security culture of Afghanistan.
Lugar critiques the ambitious U.S. efforts to transform Afghanistan's culture.
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