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Jeanne Shaheen: “As we draw down our forces in Afghanistan, the Afghan Government will need to be able to provide for its own security.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
As we draw down our forces in Afghanistan, the Afghan Government will need to be able to provide for its own security.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes the need for Afghan self-sufficiency in security as U.S. forces withdraw.

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