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Dick Lugar: But are there really alternatives? Didn't we select or support various elements, now including President Karzai, in part…

On the recordJuly 26, 2010
But are there really alternatives? Didn't we select or support various elements, now including President Karzai, in part because they appeared to be the best alternative?
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana

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Senator Lugar questions the alternatives to supporting President Karzai.

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