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John Warner: “Success in Afghanistan may depend on the attitudes of the people, the progress of reconstruction, and the development of…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2009
Success in Afghanistan may depend on the attitudes of the people, the progress of reconstruction, and the development of the economy as much as it depends on battlefield victories.
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John Warner
New York

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Highlighting the importance of civilian efforts alongside military actions in Afghanistan.

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