On the recordMay 31, 2011
The transition to Afghan responsibility will begin in the summer of 2011, when we expect Afghan security forces to begin assuming lead responsibility for defending their country.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “The transition to Afghan responsibility will begin in the summer of 2011, when we expect Afghan security forces to begin…”
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Obama emphasizes the timeline for Afghan forces to take security lead.
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