On the recordOctober 20, 2015
Capping the number of troops in Colombia was an important part of the success because it made the Colombians aware that we would help but it was their fight.
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congress.govAdam Smith: “Capping the number of troops in Colombia was an important part of the success because it made the Colombians aware that…”
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Smith emphasizes the importance of limited U.S. troop presence in Colombia for local ownership of the fight.
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