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Roger Wicker: “Unfortunately, our intent is not widely understood by the Afghan people.”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2016
Unfortunately, our intent is not widely understood by the Afghan people.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker points out the misunderstanding of U.S. intentions among the Afghan populace.

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