John Kerry actually said...

Let me be clear, I don't know of any serious policy person who believes that a unilateral precipitous withdrawal from Afghanistan would somehow serve our interests or anybody's interests.

Context

Kerry argues against a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, stressing the need for a strategic approach.

05/09/2011

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