On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I would just hope that we as decision-makers and particularly the commander in chief as a decision-maker would make sure that we not leave too early based on a political agenda in Afghanistan.
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Wicker warns against withdrawing from Afghanistan too early due to political pressures.
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