Patrick Leahy actually said...

We have seen a higher incidence of roadside bomb attacks in Afghanistan, and the MRAP, which is a very heavy vehicle that is the best protection against that threat but needs to operate on paved roads, does not work well in Afghanistan.

Context

Leahy discusses the limitations of MRAP vehicles in Afghanistan due to road conditions.

04/29/2009

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