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Calls for withdrawal<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
General criticism of the war<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criticism of President Barack Obama<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Criticism of Afghan leaders<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call to honor returning vets<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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