David Gergen actually said...

the President did not define what the mission is in Iraq or in Afghanistan. And it sounds dangerously as if what's important is deadlines, not success.

Context

David Gergen critiques President Obama's speech for lacking clarity on the mission in Iraq and Afghanistan.

08/30/2010

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