08/27/2014
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"The costs of inaction are far greater."
"If I did not think that the security of the United States and the safety of the American people were at stake in Afghanistan, I would gladly order every single one of our troops home tomorrow."
"Afghans are tired of war and long for peace, justice, and economic security."
"I have determined that it is in our vital national interest to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan."