01/15/2014
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"It seems to me that there are several seminal events or situations that will determine success or failure."
"Allowing the election to slip would diminish public confidence in the process and could have security implications."
"I would say, the level of 13,600 recommended by General Mattis, although I would be more comfortable with a level of 20,000 to 30,000."
"President Obama announced at the State of the Union that we will withdraw half of the forces we have now."