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Walter B. Jones: I want to thank the President for reducing the number of troops this year, and I mean that sincerely.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I want to thank the President for reducing the number of troops this year, and I mean that sincerely.
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Walter B. Jones
North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Jones expresses gratitude for troop reductions in Afghanistan.

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