David Gergen: “The president has already pledged 3,000 and they think we should go…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2008

The president has already pledged 3,000 and they think we should go far beyond that.

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Discussing troop levels in Afghanistan and the need for additional military support.

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David Gergen: “The president has already pledged 3,000 and they think we should go far beyond that.”