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On the recordJuly 29, 2014
I fear that the totality of the President's interest on Afghanistan is simply to do what is necessary to finish the job and withdraw.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern over the President's approach to withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.

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