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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
I do not see any tactical or diplomatic sense in your recent announcement about telling the enemy the date we are going to pull out troops.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Wicker criticizes the announcement of troop withdrawal dates, arguing it aids the enemy.

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