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On the recordMarch 17, 2009
I think that the new strategy and now the newest development which gives me more hope than I've had in quite a while.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses optimism about the new developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan's military actions.

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