On the recordApril 6, 2009
When is the last time that Afghanistan had an actual functioning national army that could clearly be said to be in control of operations inside its own country?
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congress.govWhen is the last time that Afghanistan had an actual functioning national army that could clearly be said to be in control of operations inside its own country?
Webb questions the historical presence of a functioning Afghan national army.
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