05/12/2009
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"One of the goals of this BSA is to solidify the relationship between the United States and Afghanistan for at least a 10-year period."
"I do believe it would be a wise investment for American taxpayers to continue to invest in the ANSF at 352,000."
"I worry such action is premature and would weaken opportunities for U.S. companies, especially in Africa."
"We have an agreement with the Russians and now is not the time to break that agreement."