12/10/2013
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"I think that in many cases they're sensationalized."
"A withdrawal in my mind means abandoning the people of Afghanistan, abandoning the endeavor that we've been on for the last decade."
"We must ensure that decisions about the future of our mission in Afghanistan after 2014 are based on sound strategy and the facts on the ground."
"I don't think there's any doubt that al Qaeda has an intent to once again attack the West."