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On the recordOctober 2, 2017
We clearly have national security interests in how Afghanistan is governed, and Pakistan as well.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Smith emphasizes the importance of governance in Afghanistan and Pakistan for U.S. security.

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