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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
I think that it would serve as a barrier to Iranian influence coming from the West.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the importance of a security agreement with Afghanistan to counter Iranian influence.

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