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John Kerry: We cannot abandon Afghanistan as we did in 1989 following the Soviet withdrawal.

On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
We cannot abandon Afghanistan as we did in 1989 following the Soviet withdrawal.
Said by
John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of sustained commitment to Afghanistan post-combat.

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