02/14/2011
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"I look forward to hearing what progress we're making on creating such a joint civil-military effort."
"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?"