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On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I strongly believe that the United States force posture in Afghanistan going forward should be shaped and resourced to enable you, General, to achieve your missions' objectives based on conditions on the ground.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed emphasizes the need for a military strategy in Afghanistan based on current conditions.

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