On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
In December 2009, President Obama committed an additional 30,000 forces to Afghanistan for an extended surge of 18 months.
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congress.govJohn McCain: “In December 2009, President Obama committed an additional 30,000 forces to Afghanistan for an extended surge of 18…”
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McCain references Obama's commitment to increase troop levels in Afghanistan.
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