Remarks on the Federal Budget
07/28/2011
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We honor their essential contributions to our health and safety.
we are being transparent with Afghanistan's neighbors about our efforts.
We agreed that this transition to Afghan lead for security would begin in 2011 and that it would conclude in 2014.
I think it's important to recognize that this issue is not a, quote, 'distraction.'