On the recordJuly 21, 2008
I think that his concern has to do with wanting to retain as much flexibility as possible.
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transcripts.cnn.com“I think that his concern has to do with wanting to retain as much flexibility as possible.”
Barack Obama discusses General David Petraeus's concerns regarding a timeline for withdrawing U.S. combat troops.
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