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Kirsten Gillibrand: “An enduring strategic partnership with Afghanistan is important to demonstrate to the Afghans and others in the region…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
An enduring strategic partnership with Afghanistan is important to demonstrate to the Afghans and others in the region that the United States is committed to this goal.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the importance of a strategic partnership with Afghanistan.

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