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Sen. Al Franken tours Afghanistan. He says he "cautiously optimistic" about the situation there and Obama's plan to send 30,000 more troops. (American Embassy: Kabul)

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Sen. Franken reports on his trip to Afghanistan & Pakistan

Broadcast: Midday, 01/18/2010, 11:00 a.m.

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Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn, stops by Midday upon his return from a fact-finding trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan. He also answers listener questions about Haiti relief, health care reform, the economy and more.

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  • Al Franken: United States Senator (D-Minn.)

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