06/12/2017
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"I think it would serve as a barrier to a reconstitution of the Taliban and others coming from the border areas in Pakistan."
"Now, we need to understand that as a Congress here, the Secretary of Defense has just told us, and, since World War II terms, we're on the very low end, at a time when I think the threats to our Natio..."
"It is my belief, Mr. Chairman, that a political economic and military alliance with the Afghan people, at their request, would be incredibly beneficial to our long-term national security interest and ..."
"I just can't thank you enough for what you've done for the country."