Barack Obama actually said...

I could not disagree more. Our troops and our NATO allies are performing heroically in Afghanistan, but I have argued for years that we lack the resources to finish the job because of our commitment to Iraq.

Context

Barack Obama criticizes the diversion of resources to Iraq, arguing it undermines efforts in Afghanistan.

07/15/2008

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