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Michael G. Mullen: “DOD strongly supports civilian increases in Afghanistan as a critical element of our strategy and as an essential…”

On the recordDecember 1, 2009
DOD strongly supports civilian increases in Afghanistan as a critical element of our strategy and as an essential element of improving civil-military integration.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Mullen emphasizes the importance of civilian efforts in Afghanistan alongside military strategy.

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