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John Kerry: “Corruption remains a powerful obstacle to progress. Too often the judicial system and police force drive Afghans to the…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2009
Corruption remains a powerful obstacle to progress. Too often the judicial system and police force drive Afghans to the Taliban. That is unacceptable.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry highlights corruption as a significant barrier to progress in Afghanistan.

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