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David Cicilline: “It's clear that we must end the war in Afghanistan and instead make smart security investments to safeguard our nation's…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
It's clear that we must end the war in Afghanistan and instead make smart security investments to safeguard our nation's interests and improve our long term security.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline advocates for ending the Afghanistan war and reallocating funds for better security.

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