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Jeanne Shaheen: As we look at what it will take to sustain the Afghan security forces at their current levels, obviously we're on an…

On the recordMay 9, 2011
As we look at what it will take to sustain the Afghan security forces at their current levels, obviously we're on an unsustainable course, given that, at the current level--or the target level, it would require about $10 billion a year.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen highlights the unsustainable funding needs for Afghan security forces.

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