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Michael G. Mullen: The Taliban has become more sophisticated over the last couple of years, while President Obama has called the situation…

On the recordAugust 23, 2009
The Taliban has become more sophisticated over the last couple of years, while President Obama has called the situation in Afghanistan a 'war of necessity.'
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Michael G. Mullen

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Michael Mullen comments on the evolving threat of the Taliban and President Obama's characterization of the conflict.

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