Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 14, 2011
How central and critical is this funding to your overall strategy and your assessment of ultimate success in Afghanistan?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed inquires about the importance of State Department funding for Afghanistan.

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