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William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: It seems in some ways we have a contradiction for Afghanistan. It was known as the good war, and yet at least some in…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
It seems in some ways we have a contradiction for Afghanistan. It was known as the good war, and yet at least some in the White House are unwilling to allow the military to take the steps to actually be successful.

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Thornberry discusses the challenges faced in Afghanistan due to White House restrictions on military actions.

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