On the recordApril 6, 2009
After more than 7 years of committing 'blood and treasure' in this region, U.S. taxpayers deserve to know what progress is being made in return for their investment.
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Robert Byrd
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congress.govRobert Byrd: “After more than 7 years of committing 'blood and treasure' in this region, U.S. taxpayers deserve to know what progress…”
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Byrd emphasizes the need for accountability in U.S. investments in Afghanistan.
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