Lindsey Graham said "The only reason we would not have a counterterrorism force in Afghanistan is because we decided not to ourselves." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015

The only reason we would not have a counterterrorism force in Afghanistan is because we decided not to ourselves.

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Republican · South Carolina

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Stating that the absence of U.S. forces is a decision made by the U.S.

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