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On the recordJune 7, 2011
I think it's going to be a real challenge because we're not necessarily paying salaries or competing with the Afghan Government.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Senator Cardin highlights challenges in U.S. financial support to Afghanistan.

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