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John Cornyn: Given the administration's stated intent to continue withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan at a pace more rapid than…

On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
Given the administration's stated intent to continue withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan at a pace more rapid than recommended by military commanders, do you believe that the al Qaeda factions that have dispersed to these other regions will actively seek to reestablish a foothold in Afghanistan?
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Cornyn questions the impact of U.S. troop withdrawal on al Qaeda's presence in Afghanistan.

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