11/14/2011
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"I think it is in our national security interest to have a political, economic, military relationship that extends to 2014."
"This is an unacceptable outcome for our military, for our Intelligence Community, and for our own safety."
"I am very supportive of an enduring relationship with Afghanistan."
"The Department estimates that the additional net cost to support and protect families in the CENTCOM AOR will be approximately $6 million per year."