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On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
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 could be a game-changer in the region.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham advocates for a lasting alliance with Afghanistan for U.S. security.

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