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On the recordApril 15, 2013
If we were seen as losing in Afghanistan, it would be hard to convince the Iranians to change their behavior?
Said by
Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham suggests that a perception of U.S. failure in Afghanistan affects Iranian actions.

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