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On the recordMarch 19, 2012
It is my belief that it is time to lean forward on transitioning the responsibility for security to the Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan government.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith advocates for transitioning security responsibilities to Afghan forces.

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