Obama, 2/17/09
"During and since the campaign, Obama has said that the Taliban cannot be allowed to retake control and that Al Qaeda cannot have safe havens in Afghanistan, noting that the Sept. 11 plotters were there, not in Iraq."
www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/02/obama_reportedl_3.html
Obama, 7/23/09
"President Obama has put securing Afghanistan near the top of his foreign policy agenda, but "victory" in the war-torn country isn't necessarily the United States' goal, he said Thursday in a TV interview...
The leaders of the largest contributors to the coalition find themselves having to justify both their reasons for deploying troops and their management of the war effort. Britain, Italy and Australia are among those adding forces ahead of Afghanistan's Aug. 20 presidential election.
They say a Western pullout at this time would enable a resurgent Taliban to take over the country and give Al Qaeda more space to plan terror attacks against the West. Some emphasize humanitarian aspects of their missions, like development aid and civilian reconstruction."
www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/23/obama-victory-necessarily-goal-afghanistan/
Top Afghanistan General, 9/21/09
"The top military commander in Afghanistan warns in a confidential assessment of the war there that he needs additional troops within the next year or else the conflict “will likely result in failure.” '
www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/world/asia/21afghan.html
White House Press Secretary, 9/28/09
"The White House confirmed the worst-kept secret around these days: President Obama will go to Denmark this week to help bolster Chicago’s campaign for the 2016 Olympics."
www.suntimes.com/sports/olympics/1794187,obama-copenhagen-olympics-chicago-092809.article
White House Press Secretary, 9/29/09
Gibbs Explains Why the President Has Only Talked to General McChrystal Once in 10 Weeks
blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/09/gibbs-explains-why-the-president-has-only-talked-to-general-mcchrystal-once-in-10-weeks.htmlGeneral McChrystal is the top U.S. general in Afghanistan.
This is seriously Mickey Mouse!
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