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Barack Obama: “Because the commander-in-chief sets the mission, Charlie. That's not the role of the generals.”

On the recordApril 15, 2008
Because the commander-in-chief sets the mission, Charlie. That's not the role of the generals.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the president's role in setting military missions and the need for a new strategy in Iraq.

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