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On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
I fear that if left unaddressed, the intake of rogue and incompetent personnel into the Afghan military and security services could have a catastrophic impact on Afghanistan's viability as a secure and stable state.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker emphasizes the risks of inadequate personnel screening in Afghan security forces.

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