Mike Lee actually said...

A residual force would be tasked with preventing the enemy from attacking the homeland and continue to build sustainable partnerships that would protect national interests from potential threats from the region.

Context

Lee discusses the strategic goals for a residual military presence in Afghanistan.

03/11/2014

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