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Ed Markey: we are not leaving unless we are forced to. We intend to stay and have a significant relationship, including a…

On the recordDecember 9, 2013
we are not leaving unless we are forced to. We intend to stay and have a significant relationship, including a significant defense relationship with Afghanistan for a number of years to come.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey emphasizes the U.S. commitment to remain in Afghanistan despite challenges.

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