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On the recordNovember 19, 2020
To me the biggest loser in Afghanistan is the nation that stays the longest.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the futility of prolonged U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.

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