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Jim Inhofe

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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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Apr 15, 2013

General Dunford, why is it important, from a security and military perspective, for the United States to stay engaged post-2014 in all four regions of Afghanistan?

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Apr 15, 2013

The stability of Afghanistan affects the stability of Pakistan and vice versa.

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Apr 15, 2013

General Dunford, is it your sense that the Afghan Government would object to 20,000 or more U.S. and international troops remaining in Afghanistan after 2014 for training and assisting and counterterrorism?

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Apr 15, 2013

General Dunford, what are the risks if the residual U.S. force size in Afghanistan is too low?

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Apr 15, 2013

The Afghans are making significant progress as they are poised to take the lead for security during this fighting season.

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Apr 15, 2013

The President must set aside political posturing and get serious about working with Congress on the lasting solution to the challenges facing our military.

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Apr 15, 2013

We want the ANSF to be successful.

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Apr 15, 2013

With the elections coming up, it is their constitution that causes Karzai to have to drop out.

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Apr 15, 2013

Do you, as a commander, consider the UCMJ as it is currently structured, to be a viable tool to help you maintain and enhance the cohesiveness and fighting capabilities of your combat units?

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Apr 15, 2013

A clear and unambiguous commitment of U.S. and international support beyond 2014... would help reduce uncertainty and hedging by actors within Afghanistan and the region.

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Apr 15, 2013

Holding the GIRoA to the terms of the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework is the key to ensuring the political will to fight corruption in Afghanistan.

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Apr 15, 2013

Sustainment of infrastructure programs and projects in Afghanistan is one of the key variables Congress will need to decide upon going forward.

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