It would be absolutely tragic if we squandered the success that we have achieved and that the Afghan people have achieved by prematurely pulling out according to some date on a calendar.
Angus King: “It would be absolutely tragic if we squandered the success that we have achieved and that the Afghan people have…”
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King warns against premature withdrawal from Afghanistan, emphasizing the need for continued support.
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