On the recordFebruary 23, 2010
I don't think that we have been candid enough with the American people about the commitment that we're going to have to make in Afghanistan if we intend to be successful.
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Richard Holbrooke
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congress.govRichard Holbrooke: “I don't think that we have been candid enough with the American people about the commitment that we're going to have to…”
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Holbrooke emphasizes the need for transparency about U.S. commitment in Afghanistan.
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