Situation in Afghanistan
2005-06-22T22:23:50-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNTRhXC8xODczMDktbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on “Afghanistan: Operations and Reconstruction.” Government officials testified about combating the illicit drug trade and building political institutions. Assistant Secretary Rodman spoke about the election process in Afghanistan and the effect of democracy on the Taliban. Assistant Secretary Powell discussed opium-poppy cultivation and poverty. General Sharp talked about defeating the terrorist threat and improving security in Afghanistan. Following their prepared remarks, the government officials responded to questions and comments from U.S. Representatives.
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on “Afghanistan: Operations and Reconstruction.” Government officials testified about… read more
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on “Afghanistan: Operations and Reconstruction.” Government officials testified about combating the illicit drug trade and building political institutions. Assistant Secretary Rodman spoke about the election process in Afghanistan and the effect of democracy on the Taliban. Assistant Secretary Powell discussed opium-poppy cultivation and poverty. General Sharp talked about defeating the terrorist threat and improving security in Afghanistan. Following their prepared remarks, the government officials responded to questions and comments from U.S. Representatives. close
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