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On the recordOctober 7, 2015
I wish that we didn't have national security interests in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is a very, very difficult place to work with.
Said by
Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses regret over U.S. national security interests in challenging regions.

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