02/15/2012
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"this region is the epicenter of global Islamic extremism."
"I say with great respect, Secretary Gates, the President announced that we would begin withdrawing on a hard date of July 2011."
"By announcing a date for withdrawal, don't you think that contradicts the counterinsurgency manual?"
"I will be an ally in this effort, and I pledge to do everything in my power to ensure that we win this war."