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Leon Panetta: I think it is pretty clear we can't succeed in Afghanistan if we are not succeeding in Pakistan in terms of controlling…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I think it is pretty clear we can't succeed in Afghanistan if we are not succeeding in Pakistan in terms of controlling the safe havens and the cross-border operations.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta emphasizes the need for success in Pakistan to achieve goals in Afghanistan.

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