On the recordMarch 6, 2012
President Obama has said that further reductions will continue 'at a steady pace' until the end of 2014 when Afghan forces will assume full responsibility for the security of their country.
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congress.govLeon Panetta: “President Obama has said that further reductions will continue 'at a steady pace' until the end of 2014 when Afghan…”
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Panetta references Obama's plan for gradual troop reductions in Afghanistan.
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