Bill Clinton: “I think -- if I were the president's position now, I might -- I might…”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2009

I think -- if I were the president's position now, I might -- I might want a little time.

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Bill Clinton suggests that President Obama should take time before committing more troops to Afghanistan.

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