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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transcripts.cnn.comThe Taliban has become more sophisticated over the last couple of years, while President Obama has called the situation in Afghanistan a 'war of necessity.'
Michael Mullen comments on the evolving threat of the Taliban and President Obama's characterization of the conflict.
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