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On the recordFebruary 13, 2017
Lessons learned from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other engagements around the world have demonstrated the importance of minimizing civilian casualties to winning the 'hearts and minds' of locals and ultimately decreasing animosity towards the U.S.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Emphasizes the need to reduce civilian casualties for effective counterterrorism.

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