Richard Lugar actually said...

There is now an emerging recognition that there is no purely military resolution to the situation in Afghanistan, and that governance and development are as, if not more, important tools.

Context

Emphasizes the need for governance and development in Afghanistan alongside military efforts.

09/16/2009

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