On the recordFebruary 14, 2007
Across Afghanistan last year the number of roadside bombs almost doubled. Direct fire attacks on international forces almost tripled, and suicide bombings grew nearly fivefold.
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transcripts.cnn.comAcross Afghanistan last year the number of roadside bombs almost doubled. Direct fire attacks on international forces almost tripled, and suicide bombings grew nearly fivefold.
President Bush describes the increasing dangers faced by U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
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