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On the recordMarch 19, 2012
We have made significant progress in achieving our goal in Afghanistan to 'disrupt, dismantle, and eventually defeat Al Qaeda and to prevent its return to either Afghanistan or Pakistan.'
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Adam Smith highlights progress in combating Al Qaeda in Afghanistan.

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