08/15/2010
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"I support the July 2011 date to begin the process of transferring lead security responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and to begin a responsible, conditions-based drawdown of U...."
"I support a responsible conditions-based drawdown as called for by the President."
"We will execute this transition responsibly, taking into account conditions on the ground."
"under my plan electricity rates will necessarily skyrocket."