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Carl Levin: I believe it would be helpful if the President would announce a specific troop level number for the U.S. military…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
I believe it would be helpful if the President would announce a specific troop level number for the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan after 2014 as quickly as possible.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Levin emphasizes the need for a clear troop level announcement for stability in Afghanistan.

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