05/18/2011
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"Last night the President kept the commitment that he made to the American people 18 months ago at West Point."
"The ability to reap the surge dividend and to bring home 33,000 troops over the next months is I think--and I think people will agree with me--a testament to the courage and the sacrifices of our youn..."
"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."
"You don't end wars by talking only to people with whom you agree or who are good actors."