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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
I diverge from the President on his proposed troop increase. I think that this is a singular focus on killing terrorists, ignores the complexity of the situation in Afghanistan and United States interests there.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine criticizes Trump's troop increase strategy in Afghanistan, advocating for a more nuanced approach.

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