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Joe Wilson: I am concerned about the reductions of military personnel in Afghanistan, and the potential of terrorists to regain safe…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
I am concerned about the reductions of military personnel in Afghanistan, and the potential of terrorists to regain safe havens as they did prior to 9/11.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

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Wilson expresses concern over troop reductions in Afghanistan and risks of terrorism.

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