On the recordDecember 1, 2009
Some of the criticism of even talking about a date... is that it would embolden the enemy.
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congress.govJack Reed: “Some of the criticism of even talking about a date... is that it would embolden the enemy.”
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Reed addresses concerns about setting withdrawal dates potentially encouraging the Taliban.
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