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On the recordMarch 12, 2014
Even as we draw down in Afghanistan, the QDR calls for the growth in SOF and for them to remain decisively committed to our fight against Al Qaeda.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Langevin highlights the continued commitment to special operations forces despite military drawdown.

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