On the recordNovember 23, 2009
I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear rationale for what we're doing there and how we intend to achieve our goals that they will be supportive.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “I feel very confident that when the American people hear a clear rationale for what we're doing there and how we intend…”
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President Obama believes that clear communication about the Afghanistan strategy will garner public support.
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