05/11/2009
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"Because of the gains made in Afghanistan in the intervening months, and I believe from a position of strength, the President was able to lay out the next phase of our strategy."
"[w]e have not introduced our armed forces into hostilities. No American is being shot at."
"You don't end wars by talking only to people with whom you agree or who are good actors."
"It's time for Afghans to take control of their own future."