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On the recordSeptember 21, 2020
I share your view that while the start of the Afghan negotiations is an important step in ending decades of conflict, we cannot assume that it will inevitably lead to peace.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

Editor's note · Context

Plaskett emphasizes caution regarding the Afghan peace negotiations.

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