Leon Panetta said...

Commencing the drawdown in July 2011 has the benefit of sending an important signal to the Afghan Government that international support is not open-ended.

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Panetta supports the drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan as a strategic signal.

02/14/2011

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