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On the recordJuly 27, 2010
I appreciate that. So we have special forces now at least 20 miles inside the border of Pakistan by news accounts, and they want us to help them there, while Pakistan at the same time is helping those who are shooting at our troops in Afghanistan. Now, who are our allies? Who are our enemies here? That's the danger of getting increasingly involved on the ground in Pakistan. That is why I brought this resolution forward with the help of Mr. Paul. We have to have this debate.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio
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Jul 27, 2010

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Kucinich discusses U.S. military involvement in Pakistan and the complexities of alliances.

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