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Barack Obama: the establishment of a date to begin reductions had the effect of creating a sense of urgency.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
the establishment of a date to begin reductions had the effect of creating a sense of urgency.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasized the importance of a timeline for Afghan security responsibility.

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