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Vol. 15 · No. 134 · Monday, 9 November 2026

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Vice presidential candidates talk tough on Afghan war, military

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DANVILLE, KENTUCKY - In a ninety minute debate last night, Vice Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Paul Ryan engaged in a verbal war in their effort to win votes on November 6. Unlike the previous week's Presidential debate, a large focus was on foreign policy, the war in Afghanistan, and military members.

After an initial question and answer on domestic issues, the moderator turned the attention to military service -- asking specifically about the war in Afghanistan.

"We are leaving in 2014, no doubt about that," said Vice President Joe Biden on the drawdown of troops. "I've been to Afghanistan over 20 times. I know what it's like. I've been into the Korengal Valley, mostly in a helicopter, sometimes in a vehicle."

Paul Ryan responded, challenging Biden and the President on the use of a timetable for the withdrawal of troops.

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