01/31/2012
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"But I remain concerned about where the administration's priorities are when we weaken our presence in a region of such huge strategic importance to our national security."
"The one thing I think all of them agree on is Assad has to go, on the opposition side."
"The United States is committed to continue to develop and deploy missile defenses that are affordable and effective against projected threats."
"As the United States and Afghanistan negotiate for a troops presence in that country, can we continue to expect miscalculations similar to those referenced to in the previous question in the future?"