On the recordJune 22, 2011
An entire year of civilian assistance in Afghanistan costs Americans the same amount as 10 days of military operations.
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congress.govDick Lugar: “An entire year of civilian assistance in Afghanistan costs Americans the same amount as 10 days of military operations.”
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Lugar argues for the cost-effectiveness of civilian assistance over military operations.
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