Our mission in Afghanistan is inextricably linked to Pakistan's harboring of al Qaeda, Taliban, and aligned organizations.
Kirsten Gillibrand: “Our mission in Afghanistan is inextricably linked to Pakistan's harboring of al Qaeda, Taliban, and aligned…”
On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
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Gillibrand emphasizes the connection between Afghanistan's mission and Pakistan's support for terrorist groups.
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