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Leon Panetta: the conflict in Afghanistan is an Afghan war, and it will be up to the Afghan forces to win it.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
the conflict in Afghanistan is an Afghan war, and it will be up to the Afghan forces to win it.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta emphasizes the importance of Afghan forces in securing their own country.

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