“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
U.S. policy toward Afghanistan is not contingent on a single leader. Rather, our commitment is to the people of Afghanistan.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Carter emphasizes U.S. commitment to Afghan people over individual leaders.

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