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Michael Steele: This is a war of Obama's choosing. This is not something the United States can actively prosecute or wanted to engage…

On the recordJuly 4, 2010
This is a war of Obama's choosing. This is not something the United States can actively prosecute or wanted to engage in.
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Michael Steele
Republican · Maryland

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Michael Steele comments on the war in Afghanistan, suggesting it was initiated by President Obama and questioning the U.S. involvement.

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