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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
We agree there is not a military solution to the conflict but rather the best avenue to achieve stability is through a negotiated political settlement.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Stresses the importance of a negotiated political settlement over military solutions in Afghanistan.

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