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Bob Corker: So saying it is going to end in March is just kind of like saying we are going to withdraw troops in Afghanistan in 18…

On the recordDecember 2, 2009
So saying it is going to end in March is just kind of like saying we are going to withdraw troops in Afghanistan in 18 months.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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Corker compares uncertain policy timelines to military withdrawal statements.

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