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John Kerry: I believe that the establishment of Afghan sovereignty, by which I mean enabling Afghans to exercise self-rule through…

On the recordSeptember 16, 2009
I believe that the establishment of Afghan sovereignty, by which I mean enabling Afghans to exercise self-rule through Afghan institutions that can provide their own security, governance, and revenue-raising capability, provides the framework that we need.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry emphasizes the importance of Afghan sovereignty for stability and self-governance.

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