02/10/2016
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"I emphasize 'winning.' This depends as much on the substance of our policy as the signals we send."
"The President was wrong to signal our intention to begin leaving Afghanistan on an arbitrary date."
"the President's decision for an extended surge to Afghanistan of 30,000 additional forces is so important."
"Our objectives are clear: We will work with the Afghan and Pakistani Governments to eliminate safe havens for those plotting to attack against us."