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Thomas Daschle: “Afghanistan is our first, and most visible effort in the war on terrorism. The eyes of the region and the world are…”

On the recordOctober 10, 2002
Afghanistan is our first, and most visible effort in the war on terrorism. The eyes of the region and the world are watching whether we are willing to do what is needed to follow through in Afghanistan.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Discussing the importance of Afghanistan in the war on terrorism.

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