Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
the importance of separating the military from politics and a general willingness to achieve the aforementioned objectives.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Senator Shaheen highlights the need for military and political separation in Afghanistan.

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