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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transcripts.cnn.com“Because the commander-in-chief sets the mission, Charlie. That's not the role of the generals.”
Obama emphasizes the president's role in setting military missions and the need for a new strategy in Iraq.
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