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Barack Obama: I support the so-called 'transition strategy', which calls for Afghan security forces to take more and more of the lead…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I support the so-called 'transition strategy', which calls for Afghan security forces to take more and more of the lead in providing for their country's security.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama backs the strategy for Afghan forces to lead their own security.

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