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Michael G. Mullen: As long as American forces keep killing Afghan civilians, the United States is not going to win this war.

On the recordMay 22, 2009
As long as American forces keep killing Afghan civilians, the United States is not going to win this war.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Admiral Mike Mullen emphasizes the importance of avoiding civilian casualties in the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan.

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