John Kerry: “The United States does not have a clear expression... we are not…”

On the recordMay 2, 2011

The United States does not have a clear expression... we are not projecting, to anyone in Afghanistan, a clarity of purpose right now.

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Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry criticizes the U.S. for lacking a clear strategy in Afghanistan.

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