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On the recordDecember 2, 2009
I see it as clearly aspirational. And I think we need to be honest with the American people.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez emphasizes the need for honesty about troop levels after July 2011.

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